1 c. elbow macaroni
2 c. broccoli flowerets or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen, cooked and drained
1 c. cooked cubed ham or turkey ham (5 oz.)
1 med. green or sweet red pepper, cut in 3/4 inch sq. (1 c.)
1 c. skim milk
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. cubed American cheese (4 oz.)
3/4 c. soft bread crumbs (1 slice)
1 tbsp. butter, melted

1. Cook macaroni; drain.

2. In a 2 quart casserole combine macaroni, broccoli, ham and green or red pepper; set aside.

3. For sauce, in a small saucepan stir together milk, cornstarch and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir sauce into mixture in casserole. Combine bread crumbs and butter, sprinkle atop mixture in casserole.

4. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly and bread crumbs are lightly browned. Serves 4.