Country Ham and Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb country ham slices or regular smoked ham in one piece
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine, melted
• 1 cup dry plain bread crumbs

Bring 4 quarts water and ham to boiling in large pot. Once water begins to boil, remove ham to a plate. Add onion and macaroni to pot. Return water to boiling; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Coarsely chop ham, discarding any fat and bones.

Drain macaroni and onion and return to pot. Add ham, cheese, sour cream and soup. Scrape into a 13x9x2 baking dish. Pour melted margarine over top. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake in heated 400* oven 30 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Submitted By: Joyce
Original Source: Sandy {cooking for your family board}

Comments:
I am lazy and buy the diced ham, so I don't do the first step. I just boil my pasta and go from there. Dh doesn't like onions so I don't use them. This is now on our Thanksgiving menu, dh likes it so much.

Additional Comments:
Margie - Awesome recipe thank you a bunch! I'm always looking for something easy and affordable that I can do for my family this is easy for after a long day at work.

Chuck - Made this and the kids loved it