HAM AND NOODLE CASSEROLE

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HAM AND NOODLE CASSEROLE
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded process American cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups diced fully cooked ham

1-1/2 cups medium noodles, cooked and drained

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in flower 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 melted. Add ham, noodles and peas. Pour into a greased 1-qt

baking dish. Melt remaining butter; add bread crumbs and parsley. Sprinkle over casserole.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Yield: 4 servings.