EASY HAM AND CHEESE NOODLE BAKE WITH PEAS

Easy Ham and Cheese Noodle Bake With Peas image

Provided by the_cookie_lady

Categories Ham

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 3/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup heavy cream
1 (10 ounce) box frozen baby peas (2 1/2 c)
4 ounces boiled ham, cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
1/2 cup chopped pretzel
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly butter a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish.
Cook noodles according to the package directions and drain in collander; do not rinse noodles.
While noodles cook, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add onion and cook, stirring, until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir milk and cornstarch together in a large cup; whisk into saucepan with onion and cook, whisking, until boiling. Whisk in cream and continue to cook, whisking, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Stir noodles, peas, ham and salt into sauce mixture, season with pepper and scrape into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle pretzels and Cheddar on top and bake until bubbly and golden on top (about 20 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743.6, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 24.8, Cholesterol 171, Sodium 1319.8, Carbohydrate 66.6, Fiber 6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 27.8