Macaroni and Ham au Gratin

Macaroni and Ham au Gratin

Ingredients:
1 cup macaroni
2 quarts boiling water
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups scalded milk
2/3 cup grated cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup finely chopped cold boiled ham
1/4 cup crumbs
Parsley, for garnish

Directions:
Break the macaroni into inch lengths and cook in the boiling salted water. Drain.
Make a white sauce of the butter, flour, and milk. Reheat the macaroni in it. Add the cheese and season with salt and paprika.
Layer in a baking dish with the ham between each two layers of macaroni, ending with macaroni.
Sprinkle the crumbs on top and bake until browned. Garnish with parsley and serve.