Ham Casserole With Macaroni & Cheese          Jan Peterson

1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni                2 Tbsp. butter

¼ cup finely chopped onion                             4 oz. Mushrooms, sliced

2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper

2 Tbsp. pimiento-stuffed olives

1  cup Sharp shredded Cheddar cheese           1 cup sour cream

1 tsp. seasoned salt                                         1 tsp. pepper

1 ½ cups diced cooked ham                             1/4 cup milk

1 cup soft bread crumbs, tossed with a few teaspoons melted butter.

 Cook and drain macaroni, following package directions; place in a large mixing bowl.  In large skillet, melt butter over medium low heat.  Add chopped onion mushrooms and green pepper.  Cook, stirring frequently for 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is softened and mushrooms are browned.  Add skillet mixture to macaroni with chopped olives, shredded cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper, ham and milk; stir gently to mix thoroughly. Transfer to a shallow 1 ½ quart baking dish.  Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over the top of casserole; bake at 350° for 25 to 35 minutes, or until ham casserole is bubbly and breadcrumbs are lightly browned.