Become a hero with your kids when you serve this creamy combination of cheese, ham and macaroni. Better yet, invite your kids to help you make it. Serve with apple slices.

Cheesy Ham and Macaroni

1.8-ounce package white sauce mix (see note)

2 cups milk

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup cubed American Cheese

1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

7 ounces macaroni, cooked according to directions, drained

1 1/2 cup fully-cooked ham

1 cup frozen green peas

Thaw the frozen peas. In a large saucepan stir together white sauce mix and milk. Following package directions, cook until thickened. Stir in cheese and pepper. Add macaroni, ham and peas and cook, stirring until heated through. Serve hot.

Makes 6 servings.

Note: If you want to make a white sauce from scratch, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Stir in 14 cup flour and cook until mixture bubbles. Stir in 2 cups milk and cook, stirring until thickened.

Nutrition information per serving: 330 calories; 11 g fat (5 g saturated); 23 g protein; 1,320 mg sodium; 50 mg choleseterol; 27 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber.

Recipe from: National Pork Board