Ham Casserole

This is a great way to use up left over ham. Mix it with noodles and peas then add a white sauce to the mixture.  It makes a quick and easy meal that is delicious.

 Ingredients

1 lb. noodles, cooked
1-1 1/2 cups ham, cooked and cubed
1 tsp. salt
1 can peas, drained
2 c. milk
2 Tbs. flour
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbs. butter or margarine
1 beef bouillon cube

Fill a large pot with water and add some salt. Bring the salt water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and put into a casserole dish.

Mix in the ham and peas with the noodles. Set aside while you prepare the white sauce.

Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour.  Whisk over medium heat, stirring constantly until the flour is browned. This takes about one to two minutes.

Pour in the milk, whisking constantly until all the flour lumps are gone and you are left with a smooth sauce. Cook and stir over low heat unti the mixture becomes thick and bubbly.  Add the beef bouillon cube, stiring until dissolved.  

Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the white sauce in with the ham, peas and noodles and stir to combine.

Bake at 300° for 20 to 30 minutes.   

You can also add some sliced or shredded cheese over the top. Just remove the dish about 10 minutes before the mixture is done. Put the cheese over the top and then return the dish to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is melted and everything is hot.