Company Ham Casserole:
(6 to 8 servings)

8 oz thin spaghetti
salt
pepper
2 Tbsp. minced onion
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine
6 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup cooking sherry
3 cups Montana Valley Ham, diced
10 oz frozen peas
1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
 
Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water. Drain, rinse, and set aside. Heat heavy pan over medium heat. Melt butter. Sauté onion until soft. Stir in flour. Remove from heat and stir in milk, half-and-half, and broth. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Add sherry, ham, peas, and cooked spaghetti. Add salt and pepper to taste. Turn half of mixture into shallow 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with half of both cheeses. Add remaining spaghetti mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.
 
Montana Valley Hams . 7507 N. Montana Avenue . Helena, MT 59602
 1-800-636- HAMS . 406-458-9555 . Fax: 406-458-3778 . mthams@qwest.net