Ham-Noodle Bake

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

4-6 servings

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022
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

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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

1 cup: 470 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 1121mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.