Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Name: Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 Bell peppers, red, diced; 12 oz Broccoli, finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, chopped; 4 oz Ham, chopped; 6 oz Cheese, extra-sharp cheddar, grated (we used white cheddar; don't buy pre-shredded cheese as it can make the finished dish grainy); 8 oz Pasta, elbow macaroni (sub any pasta shape); 2 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp Butter; 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 2 Tbsp Flour, all-purpose; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (opt); 1 1/2 cups Milk

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We gave this classic comfort food a boost with ham for added protein and colorful vegetables for flavor and nutrition. Feel free to skip the panko topping if yo

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Ingredients

1 Bell peppers, red, diced
12 oz Broccoli, finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic, chopped
4 oz Ham, chopped
6 oz Cheese, extra-sharp cheddar, grated (we used white cheddar; don't buy pre-shredded cheese as it can make the finished dish grainy)
8 oz Pasta, elbow macaroni (sub any pasta shape)
2 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp Butter
1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp Flour, all-purpose
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (opt)
1 1/2 cups Milk