Ham and Swiss Baked Penne
Ham and Swiss aren't just for sandwiches. This gooey, cheesy ham and Swiss baked penne takes the classic pairing beyond the bread to create a cozy, hot and bubbly casserole that will have them saying, "More, please!"
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Serves: 6
Calories per serving: 668
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serves: 6
Calories per serving: 668
2 1/3 cups uncooked penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup half and half cream
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
TOPPING:
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Drain well with a colander or strainer.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour until smooth to make a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk and cream. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, then cook and stir until thickened, one to two minutes. Gradually stir in the Swiss and Colby cheeses until they've melted.
Add the ham and cooked pasta to the pan, and toss to coat.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 11x17-inch baking dish. In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and melted butter to make the topping, then sprinkle it over the pasta. Bake, uncovered, until it's hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.
Source: tasteofhome.com
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour until smooth to make a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk and cream. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, then cook and stir until thickened, one to two minutes. Gradually stir in the Swiss and Colby cheeses until they've melted.
Add the ham and cooked pasta to the pan, and toss to coat.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 11x17-inch baking dish. In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and melted butter to make the topping, then sprinkle it over the pasta. Bake, uncovered, until it's hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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