Easy Ham And Cheese Noodle Bake With Peas

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This is from the november 2006 issue of all*you magazine. You could use leftover ham from thanksgiving (because i know a lot of people who forego the turkey in favor of a spiral ham).

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Lightly butter a 1 1 / 2- to 2-quart baking dish.

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Cook noodles according to the package directions and drain in collander.

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Do not rinse noodles.

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While noodles cook , melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat , add onion and cook , stirring , until softened.

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Stir milk and cornstarch together in a large cup.

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Whisk into saucepan with onion and cook , whisking , until boiling.

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Whisk in cream and continue to cook , whisking , until thickened , about 2 minutes.

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Stir noodles , peas , ham and salt into sauce mixture , season with pepper and scrape into prepared baking dish.

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Sprinkle pretzels and cheddar on top and bake until bubbly and golden on top.

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Ingredients

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wide egg noodles, unsalted butter, onion, milk, cornstarch, heavy cream, frozen baby peas, boiled ham, salt, pepper, pretzel, cheddar cheese