Recipe(tried): Hj's Ham with Spinach Noodles

HJ'S HAM WITH SPINACH NOODLES
Makes 2 servings

1 tbsp. butter
4 green onions, chopped
2 tbsp. chopped bell green pepper
2 cups cooked Spinach noodles, drained, and rinsed
1/2 cup cooked ham, cut in cubes (or use can of Spam)
1 tsp. yellow mustard
3 Tbsp. or more grated Gruyere cheese (for topping)
FOR THE BECHAMEL SAUCE:*
1 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 cup hot Milk
salt and ground white pepper (to taste)

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and cook onions and green pepper until soft. Do not over cook!

In a small heavy saucepan make B chamel Sauce.* Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Whisk in the flour until smooth and continue stirring, over medium heat until light golden brown. Slowly add the hot milk while stirring to prevent lumps. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cook, stirring until thickened. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Add the sauce to the onion and pepper mixture in the skillet, continue stirring over low heat.

Add cooked spinach noodles, cubed ham or spam, and mustard. Combine well. Pour into a well greased casserole dish top with cheese.

Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven about ten minutes or until cheese is bubbly and hot.

*You can substitute B chamel Sauce with about 1/2 cup of one of cream of chicken, cream of broccoli, or cream of mushroom soup, but use Campbell's soup. (I prefer making the Bechamel Sauce, less salt n sodium.)