Broccoli-Ham Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 12 oz steam-in-bag broccoli florets frozen
• 0.3 cup butter 
• 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
• 0.1 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
• 2.5 cups milk 2%
• 16 oz rotini pasta 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 10 oz block sharp cheddar cheese shredded 2%
• 2 cups ham smoked chopped

Equipment

• sauce pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Prepare pasta and broccoli according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and next 3 ingredients; cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Gradually stir in Cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Stir in ham, hot cooked pasta, and broccoli.
5. Serve immediately.