Macaroni And Cheese With Ham - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. elbow macaroni
3 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
8 oz. American cheese
bell pepper
ham, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until tender; drain. In saucepan, melt butter; blend in flour, salt and dash of pepper. Add milk. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Add cheese. Stir until melted. Mix cheese sauce with macaroni. Turn into 1 1/2 -quart casserole. Garnish top with rings of bell pepper. Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 35 to 40 minutes.