Amish Style Ham & Noodle Casserole Recipe ~ Noreen's Kitchen

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sodium and preservatives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while still melting well.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat adds fiber; macaroni is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

Cook and drain 16 oz of egg noodles.

Remove the rind from a ham steak and cut into medium dice (about 2 cups).

In the same pot used for the noodles, combine the cooked noodles, diced ham, cottage cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

Add 0.5 cup of milk to loosen the mixture.

Stir in seasonings: 1 tbsp dried parsley, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper.

Add 24 oz of frozen baby spinach and mix well.

In a separate bowl, melt 2 tbsp of butter and mix with 1 cup of dry breadcrumbs until coated.

Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 30 to 45 minutes until bubbly and the top is brown.

Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes after baking before serving.

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