Ham Fettucini Bake

Serves 5

Ingredients:

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups cubed, fully cooked ham
1 1/2 cups cooked fettuccini pasta
1 cup frozen peas

In a small skillet, cook bread crumbs and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan; set aside.

In a large skillet, melt the remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until melted. Stir in the ham, fettuccine and peas.

Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.

Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Yield: 5 servings.

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