Ham Stuffed Manicotti

Courtesy Studio 5

14 manicotti shells

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves minced garlic

1/4 cup butter

3 cups cubed ham

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

6 Tbsp butter

6 Tbsp flour

3 cups milk

1/2 tsp pepper

2 cups shredded swiss cheese

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Cook manicotti as directed. Drain and set aside. Saute onion and garlic in butter. Add ham and and cook for a few minutes. Set aside to cool slightly. Stir 1/3 cup parmesan cheese into ham mixture.

In saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and heat until bubbly. Add milk and pepper. Whisk while cooking on medium to medium high heat until thickened. Stir in swiss and remaining parmesan cheese. Mix 1/4 of this cheese sauce with the ham mixture. Fill manicotti shells with ham mixture. Spread half of the remaining cheese sauce in the bottom of a greased 9X13 pan. Place filled shells in pan and cover with remaining sauce. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. This was so YUMMY!!!