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Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -Lightly grease two (8-inch) square baking dishes. Be sure to use a freezer-safe dish if you plan to store one or both of the casseroles.

Step 3 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, add the egg noodles and cook until al dente, according to the package directions.

Step 4 -Drain the egg noodles.

Step 5 -In a large bowl, add the cream of mushroom soup, the cream cheese, and the milk and stir to combine.

Step 6 -Add the cooked noodles, the ham, the broccoli, the asparagus, and the carrots to the sauce mixture and stir to combine.

Step 7 -Divide 1/2 of the ham mixture evenly between the prepared baking dishes.

Step 8 -In a bowl, add the mozzarella and the cheddar cheese and toss to combine.

Step 9 -Sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese mixture over each of the ham mixtures evenly.

Step 10 -Spoon the remaining ham mixture evenly between the 2 casseroles.

Step 11 -Add the croutons to the remaining cheese mixture in the bowl and toss to combine.

Step 12 -Sprinkle the cheese-crouton mixture evenly over each of the casseroles.

Step 13 -Optionally, wrap one or both of the casseroles in heavy-duty aluminum foil and freeze one or both for up to 1 month.

Step 14 -Bake one or both of the casseroles you intend to eat immediately until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Step 15 -Serve.