Canadian Living's Macaroni And Cheese With Ham

My problem with mac and cheese is it's never cheesy enough. This one even impresses my younger daughter, who is a kraft mac and cheese fan.

In a saucepan , melt butter over medium heat.

Saute onion and ham until onion is soft.

Add flour and cook , stirring until well mixed.

Slowly add milk , whisking constantly , until mixture starts to thicken.

Add mustard , salt , pepper and cayenne.

Stir in cheddar cheese until just melted.

While making sauce , cook macaroni in a separate pot , until tender but firm.

Drain and put back into pot.

Combine with sauce , then pour into a 2 litre baking dish or casserole dish.

In a small bowl combine parmesan and bread crumbs.

Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.

Broil for about 3 minutes , until brown.

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