1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 (7 1/4 oz.) pkg. macaroni and cheese dinner mix
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 (13 3/4 oz.) cans chicken broth
1 c. beer
1 1/2 c. diced cooked ham
1/4 c. butter

Thaw vegetables in strainer under hot running water. Cook the macaroni in boiling, salted water as directed. Drain and set aside.

In a 3 quart saucepan melt butter, blend in flour and the cheese sauce mix. Stir until smooth. Gradually stir in the chicken broth and beer. Add thawed vegetables and ham. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cooked macaroni. Heat through and serve.