-Sue Woodward
1/4 cup Unsalted butter
5 tbsp Flour
2 cup Whole milk
Salt
White pepper
pinch Ground nutmeg
8 oz Elbow macaroni, uncooked
8 oz Swiss cheese, grated (2 C)
8 oz Ham, cubed
1 cup Frozen petite peas, thawed
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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In a 2- to 3-qt. sauce pot, melt butter over med. heat. Add flour and stir for 2 mins. Slowly add milk, whisking to combine. Bring to a simmer, add salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Reduce heat to low and let sauce simmer slowly for 20 mins. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350~ and, on the stove top, cook macaroni accdg. to pkg. directions; drain and place in a lg. bowl. Remove sauce from the heat. Add Swiss cheese and stir until it melts. Combine sauce, cubed ham, and peas with the drained macaroni. Pour macaroni mixture into an 11"x8"x2" baking dish. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the macaroni and cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 mins., or until lightly browned on top. Let rest 5 mins. before serving. Makes 6 to 8 generous servings.
Source: TPA Trib, 2/1/96 Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #342
From: Tonya <imbri@oz.net>
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 12:27:50 -0800
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