Ingredients

  • 1 (6 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni (1 2/3 c.)
  • 2 Tbsp. prepared mustard
  • dash of pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 c. cubed, fully cooked ham
  • 1 c. soft bread crumbs (1 1/4 slices)
  • 1/4 c. margarine or butter
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. reconstituted nonfat dry milk
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced (2 c.)
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine, melted

Method

  • Cook macaroni in boiling, salted water until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup margarine. Blend in flour, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Add milk all at once. Stir in sugar.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir in macaroni, ham and apple.
  • Turn into 2-quart casserole. Combine crumbs and melted margarine. Sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Serves 8.