Ham And Peas Mac And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup flour
3 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded swiss cheese
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb diced cooked ham
1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
In a large pot, melt the butter and saute the onions for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the flour until well blended. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Add the milk; stir well.
Add in the cheeses, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Continue to cook and stir until smooth, hot and thickened.
Stir in the ham, peas and cooked/drained macaroni.
Stir well until heated through.
Serve.