Ham Tetrazzini

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/4 cups milk or cream
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 8 ounces spaghetti noodles, broken into thirds
• 3 cups cooked ham, cubed
• 4 ounces chopped pimiento, drained
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup toasted breadcrumb

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a skillet. Saute mushrooms and onions, until most of mushroom liquid has evaporated.

2. 2

   Blend in flour until smooth.

3. 3

   Add broth, and milk or cream, stirring until smooth and thickened.

4. 4

   Add cheese, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Stir until cheese melts. Lower heat and simmer uncovered 10-15 minutes.

5. 5

   While sauce is simmering, cook spaghetti noodles. Drain noodles and add sauce along with ham and pimentos.

6. 6

   Spoon into greased 2 quart casserole and sprinkle with parmesan and bread crumbs. This freezes well.

7. 7

   Bake at 400 for 20-30 minutes.