INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tablespoons butter , divided
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded processed cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups diced cooked ham
  • 1 1/2 cups medium noodles, cooked and drained
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a saucepan, melt 2 T. 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 quart baking dish. Melt remaining butter; add bread crumbs and parsley. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.