Asparagus and Ham Casserole

Asparagus and Ham Casserole
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Ingredients
· 1 (1-ounce) slice white bread
· 3 3/4 cups uncooked extra-broad egg noodles
· 2 1/2 cups (1 1/2-inch) sliced asparagus
· 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
· 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
· 1/4 teaspoon salt
· 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
· 1 cup whole milk
· 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
· 1 tablespoon butter
· 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
· 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
· 8 ounces sliced, chopped deli ham
· 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
· 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
What to do...
Preheat oven to 450°.
Place bread in a food processor, and pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure 1/2 cup.
Cook pasta in boiling water 7 minutes, omitting salt and fat. Add asparagus; cook 1 minute. Drain.
Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Place flour, thyme, salt, and pepper in medium bowl; gradually add milk and broth, stirring with a whisk until well-blended. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion; saute 4 minutes. Add milk mixture; cook until thick (about 4 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in juice. Combine the pasta mixture, milk mixture, ham, and parsley in large bowl; spoon into a 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese.
Bake at 450° for 10 - 15 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden

Ham and Cheese Sliders

ham & cheese sliders
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24 good white rolls
24 pieces good honey ham
24 small slices swiss cheese
1/3 mayo
1/3 cup miracle whip


{poppy seed sauce}

1 1/2 TBSP poppy seeds
1 1/2 TBSP yellow mustard
1 stick butter, melted
1 TBSP minced onion
1/2 tsp. worschestershire sauce

in a small bowl, mix together mayo & miracle whip. spread into both sides of the center of each roll. place a slice of ham & a slice of swiss inside of each roll. close rolls & place into a large baking dish or heavy cookie sheet. place very close together.
in a medium bowl, whisk together all of the poppy seed sauce ingredients. pour evenly over all of the sandwiches. let sit 10 minutes, or until butter sets slightly. cover with foil & bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. uncover & cook for 2 additional minutes. serve warm.

note: i am normally not a fan of swiss nor is my husband. both of us thought the flavor was incredible in these! do not let the swiss scare you :)