Cabbage, Ham and Spaghetti Casserole
8 ounces of thin spaghetti, cooked al dente according to package directions and drained
6 to 7 cups of chopped cabbage, uncooked
2 cups of cooked, chopped ham
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped or 1 1/2 to 2 cups
1/2 cup butter or margarine or 8 tablespoons or 1 stick
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1 cup milk
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded cheese
1 cup Monterey Jack.
1 cup bread crumbs
Combine butter, flour, pepper, salt, milk and cream of mushroom soup in a saucepan on top of the stove. Bring to a slow boil. Remove and stir in shredded cheese until melted. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Mix the chopped onion and cabbage together. Layer half the cabbage and onion in the bottom of the dish; add half the cooked spaghetti. Sprinkle on 1 cup of the cooked ham. Pour on half the cheese soup mixture. Make another layer ending with the soup. Cover with foil and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 60 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle on bread crumbs and more cheese if desired. Return to oven until cheese melts. ( I just put it under the broiler for a few minutes). Makes 10 to 12 servings.