Ham and Broccoli Casserole

​1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup flour
¼ teaspoon onion powder
pepper to taste
2½ cups milk
1½ cups shredded monterey jack cheese
½ cup parmesan cheese
8 ounces diced ham
2 cups lightly steamed small broccoli florets
 
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain when slightly underdone and rinse with cold water. Drain thoroughly and place in 2-quart casserole dish.
 
2. In same saucepan, heat butter over medium and sauté garlic until softened. Whisk in flour, onion powder and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes, then slowly whisk in milk. Bring to a gentle boil, remove from heat, and stir in cheeses. Combine until smooth.
 
3. Add ham and broccoli to macaroni in dish; add sauce and toss gently to coat. Bake, covered, until cheese is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
 
Revised October 2017