Creamy Ham Noodle Casserole

By janetsd

Ingredients

• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
• 3 cups 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
• 10 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta

Details

Servings 9
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the celery, pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, milk and salt. In a very large bowl, combine the soup mixture, ham and mushrooms. Drain pasta; add to soup mixture and toss to coat.
Transfer to two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Top with cracker crumbs. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 casseroles (9 servings each).