Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2-1/2 cups milk3 to 4 teaspoons prepared horseradish1 tablespoon prepared mustard6 cups cooked wide egg noodles2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 cup cubed cheddar cheese1/2 cup soft bread crumbs, toasted

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add horseradish and mustard; mix well. Stir in noodles, ham and cheese.

Pour into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.