Ham and Spaghetti Casserole and Book Giveaway

Our favorite recipe to use up the leftover ham from Easter dinner is this really easy and family friendly dish.  I've been making this most of my married life and even now with our kids grown and away from home the two of us still enjoy this comforting casserole.

Add a crisp green salad  and enjoy!

• 1 small box spaghetti noodles, cooked according to instructions
• 1/3 cup butter
• 4 cups diced ham
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 can sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cups low sodium or unsalted chicken broth
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• Panko brand bread crumbs 
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Spray a 9 X 13 baking pan with cooking spray and lay the noodles evenly in the pan and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large fry pan and add the vegetables and stir over medium heat until the veggies are softened and tender.
3. Add the ham.
4. Add flour and stir until the mixture thickens.
5. Add the chicken broth slowly while continuing to stir and then add the cream and heat through.
6. Pour mixture evenly over the noodles, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and enough Panko crumbs to lightly cover.
7. Bake at 350 about 40 minutes or until the edges are bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
8. Remove from oven and cut into squares to serve.

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