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Ham & Macaroni Casserole
one 7 ounce package of elbow macaroni
1/4 cup of butter
1/2 cup of chopped green pepper
1/2 cup of chopped celery
1/3 cup of chopped onion
3 tablespoons of flour
2 teaspoons of celery seed
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/8 teaspoon of pepper
1 1/2 cup of milk
2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups of diced cooked ham
1 cup of cottage cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup of pimento |
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Cook the macaroni according to package directions, then drain. Melt the butter in a 1 quart saucepan. Add the green pepper, celery, onion and cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Blend in the flour, celery seeds, salt and pepper and remove from heat. Stir n the milk gradually, then cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the macaroni, Cheddar cheese, ham, cottage cheese, eggs and pimento and blend well. Turn into a buttered 2 quart casserole. Bake in 350ºF. oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for several minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve. 8 - 10 servings
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