Ham And Broccoli Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. macaroni, cooked
3 c. fresh broccoli, cooked
2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 stick margarine
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. cheese, grated
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. onions, chopped
1 c. boneless ham, cubed
1/2 stick margarine
1 c. Ritz cracker crumbs

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to package directions; do not overcook.
Wash broccoli; cut into bite-size pieces and cook, uncovered in boiling salted water for 5 minutes.
Drain.
Make cheese sauce by combining milk, cornstarch, 1/2 stick margarine, salt and pepper in saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, with a wire whisk.
When mixture thickens, add cheese, mayonnaise and onions and blend until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat; add macaroni, broccoli and ham.
Pour mixture into casserole dish.
Melt remaining 1/2 stick margarine; add to cracker crumbs and stir until moistened.
Spoon crumbs over top of casserole.
Bake for 20 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Freezes well!