Turkey, Ham, and Swiss Casserole

Name: Turkey, Ham, and Swiss Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 quarts casserole (6 portions)
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta; 3 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup onion (chopped); 3/4 cup celery (chopped); 1 cup ham (cooked, diced); 3 tablespoons flour; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram (or thyme); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups Swiss cheese (shredded); 2 cups turkey meat (cooked, diced); Topping:; 1 cup soft breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon butter; Optional: 1 cup frozen peas; Optional: 1 cup carrots

Total: 40 mins
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Yield: 2 quarts casserole (6 portions)

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Swiss cheese and a little diced ham give this casserole extra flavor. Serve this casserole with sliced fresh tomatoes or a tossed salad for a fabulous family meal. Leftover croissant crumbs or toasted breadcrumbs would also make a great topping for this dish.

8 ounces pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup onion (chopped)
3/4 cup celery (chopped)
1 cup ham (cooked, diced)
3 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram (or thyme)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups Swiss cheese (shredded)
2 cups turkey meat (cooked, diced)
Topping:
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter
Optional: 1 cup frozen peas
Optional: 1 cup carrots

Gather the ingredients and preheat oven to 350 F.

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Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

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Cook pasta (you can use mini fusilli or farfalle, macaroni, or other shapes) in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain, rinse and set aside.

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Heat butter in a large skillet and saute the onion and celery over medium-low heat until softened.

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Add ham and stir in flour until well combined.

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Gradually stir in the milk until thickened. Add marjoram, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cheese, turkey, and peas and carrots, if using.

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Add the cooked pasta and blend thoroughly. Spoon the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish.

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Combine breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle over the top of the casserole.

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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and the topping is browned.

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Serve and enjoy!
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