CREAMY NOODLE CASSEROLE

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My husband, Ronald, works long hours and frequently doesn't arrive home until past 7 p.m. This casserole is ideal for those late nights-it's just as tasty after it's been warmed in the microwave. -Barb Marshall, Pickerington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) egg noodles
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, salt and pepper

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes. Add broccoli and ham; cook until noodles are tender, 5-10 minutes longer. , Drain; return to pan. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted and mixture is heated through. Freeze option: Freeze cooled noodle mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring; add broth or milk if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 1087mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.