Ingredients
12ozdry macaroni
¼cupbutter
¼cupflour
1½cupsmilk
1cuplight cream
½tspdry mustard powder
1tsponion powder
¼tspcayenne pepper
½tspgarlic powder
salt and pepper,to taste
2cupssharp cheddar
1cupgruyere Cheese
½cupparmesan cheese,fresh
3cupsbroccoli florets
2cupsham,cooked, cubed
1cupbread crumbs
1tbspbutter,melted
⅓cupparmesan cheese
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Cook the macaroni according to package directions.
Add the broccoli in the last 2 minutes, then cook until they’re tender crisp. Drain and run under cold water.
Melt the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan.
Whisk in the flour, then let cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
Slowly whisk in the cream, milk, mustard powder, onion powder, cayenne powder, garlic powder salt, and pepper.
Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened.
Remove from heat, then stir in the sharp cheddar, gruyere cheese, and parmesan cheese until melted.
Toss the cheese sauce, pasta, broccoli, and ham together.
Pour the mixture into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Combine the bread crumbs, butter, and parmesan cheese, then sprinkle them over the macaroni.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or just until hot.
Serve warm, and enjoy!