Ham and Broccoli Mac and Cheese | Dairy Farmers of Manitoba | DFM

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped celery
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/3 cups (325 mL) milk
• 1 cup (370 mL) 2% evaporated milk
• 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Canadian old Cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) shredded Canadian Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each, salt and pepper
• 2 cups (500 mL) macaroni
• 3 cups (750 mL) small broccoli florets
• 1 cup (250 mL) diced Black Forest Ham or cooked crumbled bacon (optional)
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) fresh multigrain bread crumbs
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) dried Italian seasoning
• Look for macaroni with added fiber for a nutritious boost.
• For quick preparation, cook the macaroni and broccoli until tender in the third step.
• Instead of assembling them in a casserole dish, return to the pot and add the sauce; omit the topping and serve the pasta immediately.
• Use chopped asparagus or rapini in place of the broccoli and 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped cured chorizo sausage in place of the ham.
• Use Canadian smoked or Sharp Provolone in place of the Cheddar cheese.