Pasta, Stir Fry & Side Dishes

Baked Noodles with Cheese & Ham

5 eggs
350 g ham, or ham steak, diced into cubes
1 cup (250 mL) ricotta
1 ¼ cup (310 mL) sour cream
1 cup (250 mL) grated sharp cheddar
1/3 cup (80 mL) fresh grated Parmesan
2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter, melted
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
¾ tsp (3 mL) garlic powder
¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 pound (500 g) broad egg noodles

Topping:

¼ cup (60 mL) fresh grated Parmesan
½ cup (125 mL) panko breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter, melted

Instructions:

Grease 9x13-inch baking dish and preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bring pot of water to a boil and cook noodles according to package directions.

Combine ricotta, sour cream, cheeses, butter, eggs, salt, garlic powder, pepper, garlic and green onions in a large bowl.

Combine with noodles and stir in cubed ham. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.

To make the topping:

Melt butter. Stir in Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs.

Top casserole with Parmesan-panko mixture.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, until top is golden brown. Broil for 3-5 minutes after baking for extra crispy crust if desired.

Servings: 8

Nutrients per serving:

Calories: 699
Carbohydrates: 53 g
Fat: 37.5 g
Protein: 37 g
Sodium: 1425 mg

Fibre: 2 g