Grandma's Creamy Ham Casserole

by L. Welsh

(ham, casserole, noodles, cheese)

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

1 8-oz pkg egg noodles
1 C fully cooked ham, cubed
1 12-oz can evaporated milk
1 10.75 oz can Condensed cream of chicken soup
1 small onion, minced
⅓ processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed
      substitute shredded real cheese such as cheddar.
½ C crushed potato chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. (175°C)
2. Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. About 5 min. Drain.
3. Mix noodles, ham, evaporated milk, chicken soup, onion, and processed cheese in a 9"X13" baking dish until evenly distributed.
4. Bake until bubbly and the cheese melted, about 1 hour. About 5 min before end of baking, sprinkle chips atop the casserole and return to oven. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Notes: Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers frest, and makes clean-up easy.