Horsey Ham Casserole

grungezombie's Note:

It's not what you think! The "horsey" in this recipe is horseradish. When I was young, my mom would make this maybe twice a year, mostly for potlucks and family gatherings, and it was always (and still is) one of my favorite foods. I RECOMMEND CUTTING THIS RECIPE IN HALF! As it is written here, it makes about 20 servings, but it CAN BE FROZEN. So, if you don't halve it, you can at least freeze half of the finished product and save it for a couple weeks later.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 20

• ½ cup butter (melted)
• 1 quart milk
• ½ cup flour
• 1 lb Velveeta cheese (cubed)
• 2 lbs ham (cubed)
• 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1⁄8; teaspoon pepper
• 12 ounces egg noodles

Directions:

1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
2. Cook butter, milk and flour in large saucepan on low until thick.
3. Add Velveeta, horseradish, mustard and pepper to white sauce and cook until creamy.
4. Add ham and cooked noodles to white sauce, mix thoroughly.
5. Pour into 9x13 inch glass or metal baking pan.
6. Cook uncovered at 350°F for 45 minutes.