Jazzed-up Ham,noodle, And Swiss Cheese Casserole

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup swiss cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup cooked ham, diced
• 1/4 lb bacon
• 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
• 3 ounces french-fried onions

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• 2 prepare egg noodles, as directed on package, in a large dutch oven.drain when done.
• 3 while the noodles are boiling, melt margarine in a skillet, over medium high heat. stir in flour until thickened.
• 4 slowly add half-n-half and chicken broth. stir to prevent lumps.
• 5 add swiss cheese,dry mustard,salt, and pepper. stir constantly.
• 6 when the sauce thickens, turn heat to low.
• 7 to the dutch oven containing the cooked noodles, add the ham, bacon, cooked sauce,and ranch dressing mix.
• 8 mix well and pour into a large rectangular baking dish.
• 9 cover with french fried onions.
• 10 bake for 20 minutes.