Recipe: Ham and Noodle Hot Dish (using cheese, baked, topped with bread crumbs)

HAM AND NOODLE HOT DISH

3 tbsp butter, divided use
2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded processed American cheese
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
1 1/2 cups medium noodles, cooked and drained
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. dried parsley flakes

In a saucepan melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add ham, noodles and peas. Pour into greased 1 quart baking dish.

Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter and add bread crumbs and parsley. Sprinkle over casserole.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Makes 4 servings
From: victoria--Pa - 04-24-2000