Ham & Swiss Bowtie Casserole

Ham & Swiss Bowtie Casserole

1 onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 tbsp butter
1 lb ham cubes
16-oz pkg frozen broccoli, carrot & cauliflower combo
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 soup can water
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp mustard
8-oz shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
16-oz pkg Bowties, cooked to al dente and drained
1 can French Fried Onions, crushed

Saute the onion and celery in butter in a large skillet until tender. Add the ham and continue cooking about 10 minutes. Stir in the vegetables and cook about 10 more minutes. Add mushroom soup, water, thyme, pepper, mustard, Swiss and Cheddar cheese and stir to combine. Cook about 15 minutes or until the cheese melts and mixture is thoroughly heated. Stir in cooked Bowties and pour into a large casserole dish or 9x13" pan. Bake at 350^F. for 20 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with crushed Fried onions and return to oven for 10-15 minutes longer.

This is my recipe...I've made it for years and I don't remember where I got the inspiration for it. This is another one of those dishes you can change according to what you have on hand. It's easy and it tastes good!