Fried Cabbage, Ham, & Noodles

• 2 1/2 cups diced cooked ham (or bacon) cubed small
• 2 cups white onions diced
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 medium sized cabbage diced
• 1 ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon black pepper
• 1 pint heavy cream
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ flour
• 8 Tablespoons butter, divided
• 8 ounces dry egg noodles (cooked as directed and drained)

In a large skillet, over medium heat cook ham, onions and garlic in 3 Tablespoons of the butter until they start to slightly brown.

Add cabbage, water, salt and pepper.  Mix then cover and reduce heat.  Cook for about 8-10 min.

Once the cabbage is tender, add the drained noodles.

Make a rue with the remaining butter & 1/4 c flour. Stir in 1 pint of heavy cream. Pour over the cabbage. Stir until thickened and serve.