Ham & Swiss Baked Penne
As a kid I loved to the hot ham and Swiss sandwiches from a local fast-food restaurant. With its melty, gooey goodness, this bake makes me think of them. Dovetailing Tip: Use the leftover ham from day 2 in todayís pasta dish.
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Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 741
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 741
2 1/3 cups uncooked penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup half and half cream
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
TOPPING:
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Gradually stir in Swiss and Colby cheeses until melted. Add ham and pasta; toss to coat.
Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over pasta. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 15-20 minutes.
Source: tasteofhome.com
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Gradually stir in Swiss and Colby cheeses until melted. Add ham and pasta; toss to coat.
Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over pasta. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 15-20 minutes.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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