Ham Stuffed Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 manicotti shells
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3 c. (1 lb.) chopped or ground cooked ham
1 can (4 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese, divided
3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1/4 to 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. flour
2 c. milk

Preparation

Cook manicotti according to directions.
Set aside.
In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender.
Remove from heat. Add ham, mushrooms, half of the Swiss cheese and Parmesan.
Set aside.
In a saucepan saute green peppers in butter until tender. Stir in flour until combined.
Add milk and cook until thick and bubbly.
Mix a quarter of the sauce into ham mixture.
Stuff shells with about 1/3 cup of filling each.
Place in greased 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish.
Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with paprika.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
Sprinkle with parsley and remaining Swiss cheese before serving.
Yields 8 servings.