Macaroni, Ham and Cheese Casserole
Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients:
8 ounces bowknot macaroni
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
3 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced stuffed olives
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, partially thawed
About 2 cups diced ham
Cheese-Crumb Topping
Directions:
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Melt butter and stir in next 4 ingredients. Gradually add milk and cook, stirring, until thickened. Then boil about 1 minute. Add next 5 ingredients and mix with macaroni. Put in 3 quart casserole dish and sprinkle with topping. Bake in moderate over (375°F) 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
Cheese-Crumb Topping:
Combine 1/4 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs, and 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine.

