Ham & Noodle Stove Top Casserole, Pennsylvania Dutch Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces extra wide egg noodles
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb cooked ham, cubed (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup (Campbell's)
1/4 cup milk
2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and slightly butter.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a 4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 1 minute. Add ham and cook for about 15 minutes, until the onion is tender. (Stirring occasionally.).
Stir in the soup and the milk. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook and stir for 5 more minutes.
Add the cheese and stir until it melts.
Gently mix in the noodles and cook just until heated through.