Ham & Spaghetti Casserole

• tablespoons butter↗3 tablespoons
• cup flour↗1⁄4 cup
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoon white pepper1⁄2 teaspoon
• cups milk↗3 cups
• cup American cheese, shredded↗1 cup

  shredded

• cup cooked ham, cubed (smoked ham suggested)↗1 cup

  cubed (smoked ham suggested)

• lb spaghetti, cooked and drained↗1⁄2 lb
• sliced hard-cooked egg (to garnish) (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 2 quart casserole.

2. 2

   Melt butter in large saucepan; blend in flour, salt and white pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and blend in cheese; add ham and cooked spaghetti. Stir well.

3. 3

   Spoon into prepared casserole. Cover and bake in preheated oven about 15 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated. Garnish with sliced hard-cooked eggs, if desired.