HAM & SWISS CASSEROLE RECIPE AND MEAL PLANNING IDEAS!

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: provolone

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while provolone is more affordable.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while elbow macaroni is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine can be a budget option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while soy milk is typically cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles, ham, sautéed onion and garlic, Swiss cheese, milk, mustard, and black pepper.

Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.

Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of the mixture for a crunchy topping.

Add cheddar cheese on top of the bread crumbs for extra flavor.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.

Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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