Need a quick and easy recipe for your leftover ham?
This ham casserole recipe combines pasta and ham in an easy, from-scratch cheese sauce. It’s topped with buttery bread crumbs for a great family meal.
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Ingredients for Ham Casserole
- Ham – Use leftover diced ham or diced ham steaks.
- Pasta – Any medium shape works. Try rotini, farfalle, shells, or penne.
- Sauce – Butter, flour, milk, and cream are the base of this homemade sauce. I add thyme and Dijon mustard for flavor.
- Cheese – This recipe uses a combination of cheddar, gruyere (or Swiss cheese), and parmesan cheeses. You can replace the cheeses with what you on hand, however, be sure to include one with a bold flavor.
- Topping – A topping of buttered Panko bread crumbs adds a crunchy finish to the casserole.
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How to Make Ham Casserole
- Cook butter & flour in a saucepan per the recipe below.
- Slowly whisk in the milk & broth and thicken. Stir in cheese.
- Combine cheese sauce, ham, and pasta in a baking dish.
- Top with a crumb topping and bake until bubbly.
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Variations & Tips
Add in veggies if you’d like! Leftover steamed or roasted broccoli, frozen peas, Brussels sprouts, or even cauliflower work in this recipe.
Pre-shredded cheese can have starches added to keep it from clumping so it may not melt as well. For this sauce, it’s best to shred your own cheese.
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Serve Ham Casserole with…
Ham and cheese casserole has a rich creamy sauce so it pairs well with a fresh side dish like veggies or salad.
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Cheesy Ham Casserole
Stretch your leftover ham even further with this easy cheesy ham casserole. It’s the perfect way to feed a crowd!
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Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, butter, and parsley, set aside.
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Cook the pasta shells al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
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Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter, flour, and seasonings over medium heat and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually add in milk, half and half, and Dijon, whisking until smooth after each addition. Once all of the milk/cream is added, whisk while bringing to a boil over medium heat. Allow to boil for 1 minute.
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Remove from heat and add 2 ½ cups cheddar, gruyere cheese, and parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth.
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Toss the cheese sauce with cooked pasta and ham and transfer to a 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over the casserole and top with the remaining ½ cup of cheese.
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Bake for 22-26 minutes or until heated through and topping is browned. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Use leftover ham or purchase a ham steak from the grocery store.
Do not overbake the casserole, or it can dry out.
Calories: 580 | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1091IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 473mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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