Fancy Mac 'n' Cheese

great weeknite meal serve with a salad

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 (7 1/4ounce) packages  macaroni and white cheddar cheese mix, mix or 2 (7 1/4ounce) packages  macaroni and cheese mix
• 2  cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup butter, plus
• 1  tablespoon butter, divided
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2  cups  cubed cooked ham
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
•  salt and pepper
• 1  cup  soft breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Set cheese sauce packet from dinner mix aside. Bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook for 4 minutes. Add the broccoli, onion and garlic. Cook 3-6 minutes longer or until macaroni is tender; drain.
2. In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Stir in cheese sauce mix and milk. Add ham, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in macaroni mixture.
3. Transfer to a greased broiler-proof 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over top. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 4-5 minutes or until top is golden brown. Yield: 8 servings.