HAM-NOODLE BAKE

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My husband and I build up an appetite after a long day doing chores on the farm. So I've come to rely on this creamy, comforting casserole. Horseradish and mustard add a little zip. -Mary Richards, Ellendale, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups milk
3 to 4 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
6 cups cooked wide egg noodles
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add horseradish and mustard; mix well. Stir in noodles, ham and cheese. , Pour into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 1121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.