Ham and Macaroni

An easy stove-top version of mac 'n cheese using mozzarella and fortified with mixed vegetables and ham.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (12-ounce) package macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1 (12 to 16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups diced, cooked ham

Cooking Directions:

1. Prepare macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
2. In a large skillet melt butter. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and chopped garlic cloves. Cook until tender.
3. In a small bowl combine cream of mushroom soup and milk. Add to vegetables. Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese, pepper, nutmeg, and diced cooked ham.
4. Add the cooked macaroni and heat through.

Makes 4 servings.