Noodles and Ham

Great way to use up leftover ham.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  wide egg noodles
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  cup half-and-half or 1  cup  light cream
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 2  cups  diced cooked ham
• 0.5 (15 1/4ounce) can sweet peas, drained
• 1  tablespoon  prepared horseradish
• 1⁄4 cup  dried breadcrumbs
• 1  tablespoon butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350*.
2. Prepare egg noodles according to package directions; drain.
3. In medium saucepan melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
4. Stir in flour until combined.
5. Stir in cream.
6. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
7. Add cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
8. Stir in ham, peas, and horseradish.
9. Carefully stir in cooked noodles.
10. Place mixture in 1-1/2 quart casserole.
11. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
12. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter.
13. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until mixture is heated through and edges are bubbly.