Creamy Ham & Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 package (12 ounces) egg noodles

• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts

• 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham

• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese

• 1/3 cup butter, cubed

• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

• 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, salt and pepper

• Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, cook noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes. Add broccoli and ham; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until noodles are tender.
  2. Drain; return to pan. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted and mixture is heated through. 
     Freeze option: Freeze cooled noodle mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth or milk if necessary. Yield: 8 servings.