The Ham Sandwich Mac and Cheese

The Ham Sandwich

6 oz Diced Ham
1 medium Onion small dice
4 cloves garlic minced
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp canola oil
2 heaping Tbsp Flour
3-4 cups low fat milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or swiss
1 Tbsp mustard (your favorite, I use dijon)
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 box small shells, cooked to directions on box


Saute the onion and garlic in the butter and oil combination
Once softened add in the diced ham and saute until heated through
Add in the mustard
sprinkle the flour over the mixture and cook for a minute or two
Slowly stir in the milk until thickened and smooth
Stir in the cheese and remove from heat
Add in the cooked shells and serve
Garnish with either sliced green onion or chopped parsley.