Ham & Spaghetti Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
3 cups milk
1 cup American cheese, shredded
1 cup cooked ham, cubed (smoked ham suggested)
1/2 lb spaghetti, cooked and drained
sliced hard-cooked egg (to garnish) (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 2 quart casserole.
Melt butter in large saucepan; blend in flour, salt and white pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and blend in cheese; add ham and cooked spaghetti. Stir well.
Spoon into prepared casserole. Cover and bake in preheated oven about 15 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated. Garnish with sliced hard-cooked eggs, if desired.