Cheddar Baked Macaroni and Ham, is a recipe for everyone wishing to taste a naturally tasty comfort food. The perfect side dish for a meat or poultry dish.
Broil pasta depending on directions listed on packaging. While pasta is boiling, in a saucepan under low heat, melt butter, add flour and stir. While stirring slowly add milk and keep stirring until mixture starts to boil. Add cheese (reserve a couple of tablespoons to sprinkle before baking) and keep stirring until cheese is completely melted. Add ham and shallots. Let cheese mixture cook for about 3 - 5 minutes.
Drain pasta and place in a bowl. Stir in cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Grease 2 - 4 ramekins. Add pasta, sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake at 375°F for 30 - 35 minutes. Serve hot.