Ham-Noodle Bake

-1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 3 to 4 tsp. prepared horseradish
- 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard
- 6 cups cooked wide egg noodles
- 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs, toasted

Heat 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 for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add horseradish and mustard; mix well. Stir in noodles, ham and cheese.
Pour into greased 2 1/2 qt. baking dish. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.

Yield: 4-6 servings