Noodle and Ham Casserole

Ingredients

4 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 medium onion, chopped

1 cup diced swiss cheese

8oz wide, flat noodles

2 large eggs

2 cups diced ham

3/4 cup heavy cream

1/2 tsp caraway seeds

1 tbsp dry bread crumbs

1 tsp hot or sweet paprika

1 medium tomato, sliced

2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

How to Make It

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 12x9x2 baking casserole dish. Bring a large pot of abundantly salted water to a vigorous boil. Add the noodles and boil until al dente. Drain the noodles and transfer to a bowl.

Stir the butter and onion into the noodles while the noodles are still hot. In a bowl, beat the eggs into the cream, add the Swiss cheese, then add to the noodles with the ham and caraway seeds. Season with black pepper and mix well.

Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly on the bottom of the casserold, then pour in the noodle mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake until the mixture has set, like a pudding, about 40 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with sliced tomato and chopped parsley.

Makes 6 servings.

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