Ham-Stuffed Manicotti

Ham-Stuffed Manicotti

8 manicotti shells
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups (1 pound) ground fully cooked ham
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
Paprika
Chopped fresh parsley

Cook manicotti according to package directions; set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Remove from heat. Add ham, mushrooms, half of Swiss cheese and Parmesan; set aside. In a saucepan, saute green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour until thoroughly combined.

Add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Mix a quarter of the sauce into ham mixture. Stuff shells with about 1/3 cup of filling each. Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish.

Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parley and remaining Swiss cheese before serving. Makes 8 servings.