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Fastest Macaroni and Cheese with Ham

From the Kitchen of: Pepper
Source: Family Circle

1 box (1 pound) elbow macaroni

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 cups milk

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles, drained

1/2 teaspoon liquid hot-pepper sauce

1/4 pound thin-sliced ham, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips

Cook elbows following directions.
Melt butter in heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook 2 minutes, whisking. Whisk in 1 cup milk. Gradually whisk in remaining milk, 1 cup at a time, until smooth. Add salt. Simmer, whisking, 2 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, chiles and pepper sauce.
Drain pasta; return to pot. Stir in cheese sauce. Add ham.
Nutrient Value Per Serving: 438 calories, 19 g fat (11 g saturated), 21 g protein, 49 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 744 mg sodium, 61 mg cholesterol.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.