Ham (Spam) Casserole

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups curly noodles
  • 7 cups water
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup SOS Mix (recipe follows)
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tsp margarine
  • 1/4 cup onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup diced ham or spam
  • 1/2 cup cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp fine bread crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

Boil noodles in 7 cups water with salt. Drain.

In a small bowl, whisk the SOS Mix, water and milk together until well blended. Set aside.

In a skillet, melt the margarine. Stir in chopped onions, peppers and diced meat. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the SOS Mix and water/milk mixture. Heat through. Remove from heat. Stir in grated cheese, noodles, salt and pepper. Spoon into a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until heated through.

1 serving: 690 g

WW Points Plus: 12

Soup or Sauce (SOS) Mix:
2 cups powdered non-fat dry milk
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup instant chicken bouillon (regular or low sodium)
2 Tbsp dried onion flakes
2 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a recloseable plastic bag, mixing well.

Equal to 9 (10.5 oz) cans of cream soup.

To substitute for 1 can of cream soup:
1. Combine 1/3 cup of dry mix with 1 1/4 cups of cold water. Whisk until well blended.
2. Cook and stir on stove top or in microwave until thickened.
3. Add thickened mixture to casseroles as you would a can of soup.

Store in closed plastic bag or air-tight container until ready to use. It does not have to be refrigerated.