Categories: not tried
Ingredients
- 4 ounces medium noodles
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli spears
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon prepared brown mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated mild Cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked diced ham
- 1/3 cup slivered toasted almonds*
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°.
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Cook noodles following package directions; drain. Cook broccoli just until tender.
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In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter; blend in flour, salt, prepared mustard, and pepper.
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Stir until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened; remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Dice broccoli stalks; leave flowerets intact. In an 8-inch square baking dish, arrange noodles, broccoli stems, and ham; pour cheese sauce over all. Arrange the flowerets over the top, pressing down a bit. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake ham casserole for about 15 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.