3 Cheese Tortellini With Baked Ham Bites

Source: Just a Pinch, slightly adapted

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (9 ounce) package  3-cheese  tortellini
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 8  ounces  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 lb  baked ham, chopped in bite-size pieces
• 1  cup panko breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Spray an 8x8 inch glass casserole with nonstick cooking spray, set aside; Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook tortellini according to package directions, drain and set aside.
3. Mix butter and flour to make a rue in a medium saucepan stirring slowly. Blend in milk and cheese. Do not boil.
4. Combine ham and pasta in an 8" by 8 " glass casserole dish. Pour liquid cheese combination over pasta.
5. Place bread crumbs in a skillet. Heat slightly to brown the topping.
6. Sprinkle panko over the top of casserole; bake in pre-heated oven for 20 minutes.