CHEESY HAM 'N' NOODLES

Cheesy Ham 'n' Noodles image

"I love to prepare this comforting dish to use up leftover ham," says Renee Schwebach from Dumont, Minnesota. "Peas add color and flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted., Drain noodles. Add the noodles, ham and peas to cheese sauce. Pour into a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs and parsley. Sprinkle over the top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 1767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.