Ham, Broccoli & Swiss Casserole

1. 1

   Cook pasta in boiling water per manufacturer's directions. Cool the finished cooked pasta in cold water and drain. Toss the drained pasta with a teaspoon of vegetable oil to prevent sticking and reserve until ready to use in a covered container under refrigeration.

2. 2

   Start making the sauce by melting 1/2 cup of butter in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the flour to the saucepan and stir. Continue stirring and cooking until the mixture becomes a light tannish/brown color. This takes about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the chicken broth, milk, salt and mustard, then stir or whisk until everything is well incorporated.

4. 4

   Bring the sauce to a simmer while stirring occasionally. Simmer sauce for 5-10 minutes.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat to low on the sauce and stir in the shredded Swiss cheese and reserve.

6. 6

   In a small mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, smoked paprika and melted butter. Mix until the butter is fully dispersed and reserve.

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0 F.

8. 8

   In a mixing bowl, add pasta, ham, broccoli and sauce, then fold together until everything is well distributed.

9. 9

   Return pasta mixture to a greased 3-quart casserole dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup of shredded Swiss cheese.

10. 10

    Top with panko mixture and bake at 350u00b0 F for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165u00b0 F and the panko mixture is browned.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.