Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Manicotti

What an interesting change from tradtional manicotti! You'll love the creamy texture of the cheese sauce! Note: if you slightly undercook the manicotti they will be easier to stuff.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 10 manicotti

Ingredients

• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  cups  finely dicd ham
• 2  cups  finely chopped broccoli (including stems)
• 1  cup  grated cheddar cheese
• 2  tablespoons mayonnaise
•  salt and pepper (optional)
•  garlic (optional)
• 1  cup  grated swiss cheese
• 10  cooked  manicotti
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 2  cups milk

Directions

1. Saute onions until tender.
2. Add ham, broccoli, cheddar cheese, and mayo, (I usually add a pinch of salt and pepper and a dash of garlic to taste too) When cheese is melted, remove from heat and cool slightly.
3. Stuff manicotti with ham mixture, dividing between shells evenly, and place in a greased 9x13 inch pan.
4. Melt butter in saucepan.
5. Add flour and cook 1 minute.
6. Add milk and cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
7. Remove from heat and add swiss cheese, stirring until smooth.
8. Pour sauce over manicotti.
9. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until sauce bubbles.
10. Perfect supper with a crisp salad and garlic bread!