Easy Ham and Noodles
Transform your weeknight dinners with this comforting and creamy Easy Ham and Noodles recipe—a budget-friendly twist on a family favorite! Featuring tender egg noodles tossed in a rich, cheesy sauce with savory diced ham and optional bursts of sweetness from green peas, this dish is simplicity at its best. Ready in just 30 minutes with pantry staples like milk, sharp cheddar, and butter, it’s a perfect quick-fix meal for busy evenings. The velvety homemade cheese sauce, seasoned with garlic and pepper, effortlessly coats every bite, delivering loads of flavor with minimal effort. Serve it hot as a satisfying main course, and watch it disappear from plates in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cups Cooked ham (diced)
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Frozen peas (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced ham and sauté for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
Sprinkle the flour over the ham and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to create a smooth sauce. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Allow the cheese to melt completely into the sauce.
If using, add the frozen peas to the skillet and stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the peas are heated through.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce.
Serve immediately as a main course, garnished with additional shredded cheese or fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1513 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.3 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 606 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
