Double-Duty Ham & Noodle Bake

• 5-2/3 cups uncooked egg noodles
• 2 cups reserved
• or any cubed fully cooked ham
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (6 ounces) french-fried onions, divided

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the ham, cheese, soup, peas, sour cream, chilies, cream and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted. Drain noodles. Add noodles and half of the onions to ham mixture.
2. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle remaining onions over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 375u0b0 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

egg noodles, reserved, condensed cream, frozen peas, sour cream, green chiles, heavy whipping cream, pepper, onions

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/double-duty-ham-noodle-bake/ (may not work)