Cheesy Ham & Macaroni Bake

Here is a recipe for a great weeknight meal for the kids.  It is quick and easy and tastes great.

AND best of all, ALL ingredients are available at Aldi.

Ingredients

• 250g macaroni
• 50g butter
• 4 Tbspn plain flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup cream
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups grated cheese
• 100g ham, roughly chopped
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• Spray oil

Method

1. Cook & drain macaroni according to packet instructions. Set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour & salt & whisk until combined.
3. Pour in cream & 1 cup of milk & bring to the boil. Whisk until mixture thickens.
4. Add cheese & remaining milk & whisk until cheese melts. Remove from heat.
5. In a large baking dish, combine macaroni, cheese sauce & ham. Top with breadcrumbs.
6. Cover & refrigerate until required.
7. Preheat oven to 200^o Lightly spray top with oil & bake, uncovered for 40 mins or until golden.   If cooking immediately after preparing, reduce cooking time to 25 mins.

* You could also add some chicken or tuna for a different flavour.

This recipe is written by Amanda at ALDI home cook.  You can check out more of her wonderful recipes using Aldi ingredients by following her facebook page here.