Cheesy Ham and Macaroni

Cheesy Ham and Macaroni

1 (1.8-ounce) package white sauce mix ( or see recipe to make your own)
2 cups milk
1/2 cup freshly 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.
Serves 6.

*If you want to make a white sauce from scratch, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Stir in 1/4 cup flour and cook until mixture bubbles. Stir in 2 cups milk and cook, stirring until thickened.