Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This is my kind of meal!! Delicious, simple ingredients, family-friendly, and economical. I have always wanted a great baked mac-n-cheese recipe, and when I saw this in a magazine it looked so good I knew I had to try it. I was surprised at just how yummy it was! My husband and kids gobbled it up and asked me to make it again soon, a request I will very happily fulfill.
The recipe didn't call for ham, but I had some that I froze from Easter. It was awesome with the yummy baked cheese and other flavors, but it's optional. If you have bacon on hand, it would be a great addition as well, but not necessary.

Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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12 oz. Elbow Macaroni
2 Tablespoons Dijon or Spicy Brown Mustard
1 1/4 cup Sour Cream, divided
1 small Onion, chopped ,
8 oz.  (2 cups) Cheddar and/or Smoked Provolone Cheese, divided (1 used 1 cup cheddar, 1 cup smoked provolone)
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1 1/2 cups Chopped Ham or 1/2 cup Bacon Bits (optional)

Cook macaroni pasta for half the time recommended on package. I think I cooked mine for 5 minutes. Drain. While cooking, preheat oven to 400. Spray a 9x13 pan generously with cooking spray. Place 1 cup sour cream in pan, mix with dijon mustard. Stir in the onion, salt and pepper. Add the drained macaroni and stir to coat. Stir in 1 cup of cheese and the ham or bacon if using.  Bake for 15-20 minutes, until starting to brown. Remove from oven and stir in remaining 1/4 cup sour cream and 1 more cup of cheese. Return to oven and bake about 20 mintues more, until nicely browned. Yum! Hope you love it as much as we did!!

Recipe Source: Adapted from Woman's Day Magazine