Ham & Cheese Ziti

This versatile dish is a crowd-pleaser. You can easily take the recipe and make it your own by changing up the cheeses or veggie. My family loves it! —Donna Bailey, Oreland, Pennsylvania

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) ziti

• 1/4 cup butter, cubed

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 cups 2% milk

• 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham

• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Directions

• 1. Prepare ziti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the cheeses, garlic powder and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted.

• 2. Drain ziti; add to sauce mixture. Stir in ham and spinach. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

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