Ultimate Recipe Swap: Ham & Cheese Casserole

Please excuse the picture of a half-eaten casserole, but husband and son dished it out while I went to get the camera. They keep telling me that it is not normal to take a picture of dinner every night. Is this true??

Ham & Cheese Casserole

• 1 box Penne (or pasta of your choice) Pasta
• 2 cups Cubed Ham
• 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
• 3/4 cup Milk
• 1/2 cup Sour Cream
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• Salt & Pepper to Taste
• 1 1/2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
• 1/2 cup crushed Ritz Crackers

1.  Cook the Penne Pasta according to package directions.  Drain.

2.  In a large bowl combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, thyme, onion & garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste,cubed ham, 1 cup shredded swiss cheese and 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

3.  Add the cooked & drained pasta to the mixture and stir until it is completely coated.

4.   Add the mixture to a lightly greased 1 qt. Casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
 
5.  Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and crushed ritz crackers on top.

6.  Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until hot & bubbly.

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