Ham Casserole – A quick, fuss-free, delicious wonder casserole perfect for brunch or dinner. Fantastic, cheesy, and flavorful! A rich cheddar cheese mix enhances the party of savory ham and tender vegetables.
Don’t you love making recipes that utilize leftovers? A ham casserole is a perfect example of holiday leftovers that taste even better the second time around. Enjoy this amazingly simple recipe.
Ham and vegetables in a rich, creamy cheese sauce is a classic soul food casserole. This deliciousness is sure to be a big success in your next dish. And who knows you didn’t spend hours building it.
Easy Cheese Ham Casserole Recipe
Ham and cheese are already a winning pair. So featuring them together in a super easy casserole is straight up screaming comfort food. ham, cheese, noodles, and your favorite veggies all baked in one go for a crazy delicious meal. 😉
recipe ingredients
- topping – Crushed Ritz crackers, extra butter and parsley create an incredible buttery wow factor. Crushed crackers, pretzels, or even bread crumbs are a quick substitute.
- egg noodles – Nothing beats noodles for a hearty and hearty casserole. But spaghetti and macaroni are also good.
- ham – The star player in this delicious show is pure meat heaven, smoky and salty.
- vegetable – Onions, celery, garlic, carrots and peppers make this baby a one-pot meal. But squash, green beans, and broccoli are also great additions.
- seasoning – Thyme, Italian seasonings and Worcestershire sauce bring out the best in this homemade casserole.
- cheese sauce – Make the best cream sauce with flour, milk, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese.
how to make ham casserole
- topping – Combine crushed crackers, melted butter and parsley flakes in a small mixing bowl. Mix using a spatula until completely mixed. set aside. (photo1)
- noodles – Cook the egg noodles to al dente according to package directions (a little undercooked is fine as they will be cooked again). Drain the noodles and set aside until ready to assemble.
- Sauté – Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is slightly hot and the butter is completely melted, add the onion, celery, minced garlic, and thyme. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until onions are translucent. (Photo 2)
- add vegetables – Add carrots, green peppers and Italian seasoning. Continue sautéing for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are slightly cooked. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to combine thoroughly and until flour dissolves. Cook an additional minute or two to remove any raw flour taste. (Photos 3-4)
- make the sauce – Reduce heat, whisk in milk, and continue stirring for 3-5 minutes until mixture is thick enough to cover the back of a spoon. Then stir in the cheddar and cream cheese, leaving a handful of cheddar for the topping. Stir with a wooden spoon until the cheese is completely melted. (Photos 5-7)
- assemble – Add boiled egg noodles, ham and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well, then season with salt and pepper. (Photos 8-9)
- bake – Transfer ham casserole to prepared baking dish, sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over surface, and top with cracker mixture. Bake until bubbly and heated (about 20-25 minutes). (Photos 10-12)
- serve – When the casserole is hot, remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle the top with chopped fresh parsley and serve.
recipe variations
- Try adding some cheddar flavored crackers for an extra cheesy flavor.
- Substitute leftover meat (shredded chicken, turkey, beef, etc.) for ham.
- Crushed potato chips are a great topping to add to cracker toppings or to add in place of cracker toppings.
- Gluten-free casseroles are also delicious. Use diced potatoes, potato chips or gluten-free pretzels for the topping instead of noodles, and use your favorite gluten-free all-purpose flour to thicken the sauce.
tips and tricks
- This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham.
- If you want to make this ahead of time, add a little more milk so the al dente noodles don’t absorb too much water and dry out the casserole.
- To help the vegetables cook evenly, cut them into roughly the same size.
- Cook the flour before adding the milk so that the finished casserole doesn’t taste like raw flour.
- Use an oven safe pan to sauté everything and combine everything in the same pan. Then pop it in the oven for easy cleanup and a truly one-pot meal.
Preparation and storage method
this is great pre-made casseroleAdd a little more milk to the sauce, assemble, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
ham casserole lasts longer 3-4 days in refrigerator and 2-3 months in the freezerAll ingredients are pre-cooked, so place the frozen ham casserole in a cold oven and heat to 177°C. Then bake for about 1 hour or until thoroughly heated. Alternatively, you can thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
FAQ
Generally, almost any dish that is assembled in a deep, wide baking dish (usually a glass, ceramic, or enamelled cast iron casserole dish), baked in an oven, and served in the same dish is a casserole. This is a great one-pot meal that can usually be made ahead. Usually sauce or cheese (or both) are used to bind vegetables, meat, pasta or rice.
Firm but not dry, moist but not juicy. An ideal balance of meats, vegetables, starches, liquids and thickeners. Although some casseroles are just vegetables. And of course, cheese always makes everything taste great!
material: Though heavy, cast iron retains heat and cooks casseroles evenly. Ceramic is my second choice, but Pyrex makes an excellent glass casserole dish. It all depends on your budget. It’s not covered all the time, but it’s handy to have a lid just in case.
size: How many people are you cooking for? More people means bigger dishes that fit all the ingredients. Few — small ones. At least 2 inches deep is best, but 3-4 inches is better because you need room for your masterpiece to bubble without overrunning and ruining your oven.
accompaniment to ham casserole
sautéed brussels sprouts, glaze baby carrotsand garlic pull apart roll Turn this incredible one-pot meal into a complete spread worthy of your favorite guests — but maybe a salad?a Threw again bacon broccoli salad It is wonderful.
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Conclusion
Any casserole recipe (especially ham) is comfort food in my book. What’s your favorite time-saving casserole? Tell us in the comments! 😍
ham casserole
A quick, easy and deliciously surprising casserole perfect for brunch or dinner. Fantastic, cheesy, and flavorful! A rich cheddar cheese mix enhances the party of savory ham and tender vegetables.
Preparation: 15 minute
cooking: 20 minute
total: 35 minute
American, Soul, Southern
procedure
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Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Lightly spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil spray. set aside.
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Combine crushed crackers, melted butter, and parsley flakes in a small mixing bowl. Mix using a spatula until completely mixed. set aside.
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Boil the egg noodles to al dente as directed on the packet. When ready, drain the noodles and set aside until you are ready to assemble the casserole.
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Meanwhile, melt butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. When the oil is slightly hot and the butter has melted, add the onion, celery, minced garlic, and thyme. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
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Then add carrots, peppers and Italian seasoning. Cook until the vegetables are slightly cooked, 3 to 4 minutes more. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir until thoroughly combined and the flour dissolves. Cook an additional minute or two to remove any raw flour taste.
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Reduce heat, add milk and whisk until thick enough to cover the back of a spoon, about 3-5 minutes. Then stir in the cheddar and cream cheese, leaving a handful of cheddar for topping. Mix with a wooden spatula until completely dissolved.
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Add the drained egg noodles, ham and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and season with salt and pepper.
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Transfer ham casserole to prepared baking dish, sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over surface, and top with cracker mixture. Bake at 350°F/177°C for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
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As soon as the casserole is hot, remove it from the oven, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese and chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve.
Tips and notes:
- If you have leftover prosciutto, it works great. But if not, packaged cubed ham from the grocery store will work.
- Use your favorite vegetables for this recipe, such as broccoli, peas, and mushrooms, but be sure to chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- If you don’t have egg noodle pasta, you can substitute other small pasta shapes such as penne or farfalle.
- Ritz crackers can be primed with an equal amount of crushed potato chips, bread crumbs, or other crackers.
- If you want to make this ahead of time, add a little more milk so the al dente noodles don’t absorb too much water and dry out the casserole.
- Cook the flour before adding the milk so that the finished casserole doesn’t taste like raw flour.
- Use an oven safe pan to sauté everything and combine everything in the same pan. Then pop it in the oven for easy cleanup and a truly one-pot meal.
Nutrition Facts Table:
Serving: 200g| | calorie: 806kcal (40%)| | carbohydrates: 27g (9%)| | protein: 45g (90%)| | obesity: 58g (89%)| | saturated fat: 28g (175%)| | Polyunsaturated fat: Fiveg| | Monounsaturated fat: 18g| | Trans fat: 0.3g| | cholesterol: 174mg (58%)| | sodium: 1954mg (85%)| | potassium: 726mg (twenty one%)| | fiber: 3g (13%)| | sugar: 8g (9%)| | Vitamin A: 4711IU (94%)| | Vitamin C: 15mg (18%)| | calcium: 623mg (62%)| | iron: 3mg (17%)
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