Ham & Cheese Casserole
Servings Prep Time
4people 20minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 20minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Prepare pasta until Cavatappi is el dente. Drain pasta and set aside the starch water needed.
  2. In a heavy sauce pan over medium heat, add butter, starch water and garlic. Simmer until reduced by half. In a medium bowl, mix flour, chicken stock, cream, milk, and ham. Add to pan and return to a simmer. Add nutmeg and dry mustard. Reduce by half or until gravy-like consistency.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare casserole dish by spraying with Pam. Line pan with flat layer of half the pasta. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the bread crumb over it. Then layer 1 cup of the cheese. Pour 3/4 Ham mixture over, evenly distributing the ham. Add 1/2 cup cheese. Add remaining pasta and ham, then the rest of the cheese.
  4. Pour in remaining milk (about 1/3 up the pasta). Top with remaining bread crumb. Bake at 375°F for 45-50 minutes.