Macaroni and cheese egg bake ( Cooking )

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 tablesoon all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

11/4 cup elbow macaroni cooked

11/4 cup chopped cooked ham

11/4 cup chopped chive

4 large eggs

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In a large saucepan melt butter ove medium heat.  Add flour cook whisking constantly 1 minute.  Stir in milk, salt, and pepper.  bring to boil ove medium-high heat.  Whisking constantly.  Reduce to medium-low heat cook stiring constantly until thickened 2 minutes.  Remove from heat.

Stir in cheese until melted.  Stir in cooked pasta, ham, and chives.  Let cool to room temperature ( mixture will thicken as it cools)

Preheat oven to 375.  Devide mixture into 4 (1 inch) baking dishes.  Using the back of a wooden spoon.  Make a well in the center of pasta mixture.  Crack 1 egg into each well.  Place dishes on a baking sheet.

Bake for about 20 minutes