Things You'll Need:
- 1 lb package sea shells pasta
- 1/4 cup butter
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 lb grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp dry ground mustard
- Tiny pinch of turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 1/2 cups baked ham chunks
- 2 tsp paprika
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Step 1
Boil shells in a 6 quart saucepan with water and ⅓ cup of vegetable oil.
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Step 2
Melt butter in 3 qt. saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, dry mustard, turmeric and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over low heat stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Add milk and evaporated milk and heat to a boil while stirring. Add cheese and stir until melted. Keep on low heat, stirring occasionally while macaroni cooks.
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Step 3
Drain shells and pour into 9 x 13-inch baking dish with ham chunks. Pour in cheese sauce and stir to completely cover ham and shells.
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Step 4
Bake at 325 for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika after removing from oven.









