Ingredients

  • 8 ounces egg noodles
  • 14 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 14 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 12 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces ham, diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 18 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

Method

  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add onions and saute until soft.
  • Add the flour and stir for about 1 minute.
  • Slowly add milk while stirring until smooth.
  • Add salt & pepper.
  • Add cheese and stir until melted (taste).
  • Add the ham and noodles and pour everything into a greased (use pam) casserole dish.
  • In a small saucepan melt a tablespoon butter; add breadcrumbs and saute until "toasted", then sprinkle on top of ham & noodles.
  • Bake at 375 for approximately 30 minutes.