Cheesy Ham Casserole

Ham casserole is perfect for those nights when you want a home-cooked meal that’s easy to make and full of flavor.

This casserole is made with ham and pasta tossed in an easy from-scratch cheese sauce. It’s topped with buttery bread crumbs for a great family meal.

This casserole is great for using up leftover ham, and you can even add in broccoli or other leftover veggies for an extra boost of nutrition.

Ingredients in Ham Casserole

I love that this recipe uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen to turn leftover ham into a new meal.

Ham – Use leftover diced ham or purchase ham steaks at the grocery store.

Pasta – Any medium shape works. Try rotini, farfalle, shells, or penne.

Sauce – The sauce is homemade and it’s really easy to make. Thyme and Dijon mustard add lots of flavor to this leftover ham casserole.

Cheese – This recipe uses a combination of cheddar, gruyere (or swiss cheese), and parmesan cheeses for a tasty dish. Feel free to use whatever cheeses you have on hand, just make sure to include one with a bold flavor.

Topping – A topping of buttered Panko bread crumbs with cheese adds a crunchy finish to the casserole.

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.

How to Make Ham Casserole

Homemade Cheese Sauce is easy to make and creates great flavor for this casserole. The sauce for this recipe starts with a roux.

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 casserole dish.Top with a crumb topping and bake until bubbly.

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.

For a quick shortcut sauce, stir together the following:

10 ¾ ounces condensed cream of chicken soup1 ⅓ cups milk1 teaspoon onion powder2 cups sharp cheddar and ½ cup gruyere cheese½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon each dried thyme leaves & dijon mustard

Serve Ham Casserole with…

Ham and cheese casserole is creamy stick-to-your-ribs rich with salt from the ham and cheese. Look for a side dish that is light, fresh and sweet or tangy.

Steamed vegetables like broccoli or green beans.A fresh salad like tomato salad or cucumber dill salad.

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