Ham ‘n Noodle Hot Dish

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded process cheese (Velveeta)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups diced fully cooked ham
• 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni or medium
• noodles, cooked and drained
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and salt until cheese is melted.
2. Add the ham, noodles and peas. Pour into a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; add bread crumbs and parsley. Sprinkle over casserole.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for
30 minutes or until heated through.