cheesy ham casserole

I have always loved this recipe, even back in the day when my mom made it for me @ home.
Now I make it for my family, and again, it's a big hit. One of my favorite parts is the crunchy croutons on top! I've adapted this Kraft recipe to the one you find below.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes

1 1/2 c. rotini noodles
1/2 of 1 can of cream of chicken soup
(don't want know how to use the other 1/2 of this can? Skip the soup in this recipe and use 1/3 c. mayo instead of 1/4 c.)
1/4 c. mayo
1 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1/4 c. milk.
1 1/2 c. ham, cubed
1/2 c. red/green peppers, chopped
2 c. frozen broccoli florets, thawed**
3/4 c. seasoned croutons

1. Cook noodles according to package direction. **Tip to thaw your broccoli: place the frozen broccoli in a colander. When the noodles are done cooking pour the noodle water over the broccoli.

2. In a 1-1/2 qt casserole dish, mix: soup, mayo, 1 c. cheese. and milk. Stir in noodles, ham, and peppers. Top with broccoli, then croutons, then 1/2 c. cheese.

3. Bake @ 350* for 30 minutes, or microwave on high for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through. If you microwave the casserole, do not add the croutons until AFTER it's cooked through.

Yield: 6 servings