| Ham & Noodle Bake
Happymomof4 originally posted this recipe in What's for Dinner August 2009
Ham and Noodle Bake.
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
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add horseradish and mustard; mix well. Stir in the noodles, ham and cheese.
Pour into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.
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