Ham & Spaghetti Casserole

This is another recipe from my earlier years. I believe I found the recipe in a library book; it was a good addition to our weeknight meals.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 3  cups milk
• 1  cup American cheese, shredded
• 1  cup cooked ham, cubed (smoked ham suggested)
• 1⁄2 lb spaghetti, cooked and drained
•  sliced  hard-cooked egg (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 2 quart casserole.
2. Melt butter in large saucepan; blend in flour, salt and white pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and blend in cheese; add ham and cooked spaghetti. Stir well.
3. Spoon into prepared casserole. Cover and bake in preheated oven about 15 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated. Garnish with sliced hard-cooked eggs, if desired.