Shelly's Recipe

HAM AND CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE

Category: Casseroles - Pork

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cooked, cubed chicken breast meat
1/2 cup cooked, diced ham
1/2 cup cooked egg noodles
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp paprika

Preheat oven to 400). In a large saucepan over low heat, combine butter and flour and stir together, heating until bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth (about 5 minutes).

Remove pan from heat and stir in chicken, ham, noodles, celery, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese and paprika, and bake for another 5 minutes. Serve hot!