Cheesy Ham & Noodle Casserole

• ounces medium noodles, cooked and drained8 ounces
• jars of ragu double cheddar cheese sauce2 jars
• cup sour cream↗1⁄2 cup
• teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• lb cooked ham, cubed↗1 lb
• cup finely crushed round cracker3⁄4 cup
• tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Cook noodles according to package directions.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl combine both jars of cheese sauce, sour cream, and pepper (if desired) and stir until well blended.

4. 4

   Drain the cooked noodles and gently stir into the cheese sauce until well coated.

5. 5

   Stir the ham into the noodle mixture.

6. 6

   Pour into an ungreased 3 quart casserole dish and set aside.

7. 7

   After melting the butter add the crushed crackers and mash with a fork until completely coated with butter.

8. 8

   Spread the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over top of the ham and noodle mixture.

9. 9

   Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for about 35 minutes or until cracker crumbs are evenly browned and the cheese sauce is bubbling through. Serve immediately.