Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter a 2 quart casserole and set aside.

In a large skillet melt the 1 Tbsp. butter and saute the red pepper, onion and celery until tender.

In a large bowl add in the ham, vegetable mixture and cheese and mix.

In a medium sized bowl whisk together the sour cream, soups, milk, garlic powder and onion powder.

Add half the noodles to the buttered casserole. Top with half the ham/veggie mixture. Spoon half the soup mixture over the ham. Repeat layers.

Dot with 2 Tbsp. butter and cover loosely with foil.

Bake for 40-50 min. until creamy and heated through. Serve immediately.