Featured Recipe: Try It Before You Make It

Cheesy Ham & Macaroni Casserole*


Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes


Casserole Ingredients:
1 1.8-oz package white sauce mix

2 cups milk 
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 
1/2 cup American cheese, cubed 
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

7 ounces macaroni, cooked according to directions, drained 
1 1/2 cup ham, fully-cooked (Triple T Retail Sells Delicious Ham  Steaks Perfect For This Recipe!)
1 cup frozen green peas


Casserole Directions:

Thaw the frozen peas. In a large saucepan stir together white sauce mix and milk. Following package directions, cook until thickened. Stir in cheese and pepper. Add macaroni, ham and peas and cook, stirring until heated through. Serve hot.

Serves 6


You can also make your own white sauce from scratch!

White Sauce Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup flour

2 cups milk

White Sauce Directions:

Melt the butter in a sauce pan. Stir in the flour and cook until mixture bubbles. Stir in the milk and continue to stir until it thickens.

If you live in the Ackley, Iowa area, you can try this recipe before you make it by ordering from today's lunch special! Stop in (401 Sherman Avenue, Ackley Iowa 50601) or place your order by phone at 641-847-0031. 

* Recipe provided by The Other White Meat