by Megan Rosten
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1 stick (1/2 c.) butter, softened
2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
4 Tbsp. Mayonnaise (reduced-fat is fine)
8 oz. Cream Cheese (I use reduced-fat), softened
1 c. half & half
2 c. grated Parmesan
20 oz. package Cheese Tortellini (I use the ones in the freezer section but dried or refrigerated are also fine)
3 c. cooked ham, diced
16 oz. frozen broccoli florets

Cook tortellini in boiling water according to package directions. Add frozen broccoli florets during the last minute of cooking time. Drain.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine butter, seasonings, mayo, cream cheese, & half & half in a large bowl. Mix well. Fold in Parmesan cheese, tortellini, ham, & broccoli.

Spoon into a greased 9×13 inch casserole. Bake for 30 minutes.

Make Ahead Tip: If you would like to prepare this ahead of time, you can do everything but bake it. Cover it up and put it into the refrigerator until you are ready for dinner. At that point you can bake it at 350 for about 45 minutes.