Broccoli & Ham Macaroni Casserole

8 oz macaroni (shell or elbow) cooked and rinsed

¼ cup margarine or butter

¼ cup flour

2 ½ cups milk

¾ to 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar

1 tsp grated onion (optional)

1 tsp dry mustard

1 cup mayo

1 cup diced ham (could sub turkey or chicken cooked and diced)

2 cups chopped cooked broccoli

2 tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

1 cup bread crumbs or corn flakes

2 tsp butter or margarine

Cook Macaroni according to box instructions, drain and rinse.

Make a white sauce using butter, flour, and milk.  Melt butter in pan.  Whisk in flour.  Add milk slowly whisking to combine.   Cook on medium heat until it boils.  Simmer until desired thickness.  Remove from heat and add cheese, onion, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and mayo.  Stir to combine.  Add broccoli, ham and macaroni.  Place into 2 quart baking dish and top with bread crumbs or corn flakes combined with butter. 

Bake 375 degrees 25-30 minutes.  Ok to make ahead and freeze.