Best 9 Cheddar Ham Pasta Casserole Recipes

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Looking for a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal or potluck gathering? Look no further than cheddar ham pasta casserole. This classic dish is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, and it can be easily customized to suit your tastes. Whether you prefer a creamy or cheesy sauce, or want to add vegetables or other protein, there are endless possibilities for creating a delicious and satisfying cheddar ham pasta casserole.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEDDAR BACON AND HAM CASSEROLE



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This casserole combines popular ingredients like broccoli, ham and bacon.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (5.1 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cheddar & bacon potatoes
2 1/3 cups boiling water
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup diced ham
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. In ungreased 2-quart casserole, stir Sauce Mix, boiling water, milk and butter with whisk. Stir in Potatoes and remaining ingredients.
  • Bake uncovered about 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir; let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1310 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CLASSY HAM CASSEROLE



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This is a classy casserole.

Provided by JCC

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 bunch asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups fully cooked ham cubes
1 sweet onion, diced
¾ cup mayonnaise
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Mix macaroni, 3/4 of the Cheddar cheese, asparagus, ham, onion, and mayonnaise in a bowl to coat pasta and vegetables in mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper. Spread the macaroni mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer remaining Cheddar cheese over the macaroni mixture; top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 681.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CHEESY HAM & BROCCOLI PASTA BAKE



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Bring together broccoli and ham in this Cheesy Ham & Broccoli Pasta Bake. We predict this ham and broccoli pasta bake will become a new family favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups penne pasta
4 cups broccoli florets
3 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 pkg. (7.5 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Slow Cooked Ham, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min. of the pasta cooking time.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Stir in flour; cook and stir 2 min. or until bubbly. Gradually stir in milk; bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheeses; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted.
  • Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in cheese sauce and ham; spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 21 g

CREAMY HAM PASTA CASSEROLE



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Top a rich casserole with a little crunch, and you've got a dish the whole family will love! -Marion Little, Humboldt, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 casseroles (9 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
3 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the celery, pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, milk and salt. In a very large bowl, combine the soup mixture, ham and mushrooms. Drain pasta; add to soup mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top with cracker crumbs. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

DELUXE HAM CASSEROLE



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This is as good as comfort food gets. My family would have this every night of the week if I let them!

Provided by Extropian

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups elbow macaroni
cooking spray
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup cubed ham
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup milk
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions, crushed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Stir in the macaroni. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ham and onion in melted butter until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir garlic into ham mixture and cook for about 2 minutes more; remove skillet from heat.
  • Mix cooked pasta, Cheddar cheese, cream of celery soup, peas, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and garlic powder into the ham mixture until well mixed.
  • Transfer pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle French-fried onions atop casserole and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 916 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

HAM & CHEDDAR BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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Easy and cheesy, my go-to casserole for action-packed mornings has made many appearances at holiday breakfasts, potlucks and even my daughter's college apartment to feed her hungry roommates. -Patty Bernhard, Greenville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 1 pound)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 4 ingredients. Place a third of the potatoes in a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; layer with a third of each of the following: ham, onion and cheese. Repeat layers twice. Pour egg mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours, until casserole is set and edges begin to brown. Turn off slow cooker. Remove insert; let stand, uncovered, 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 239mg cholesterol, Sodium 822mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CHEDDAR, HAM & PASTA CASSEROLE



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Hang on to a half a cup of the cheddar when making this ham and pasta casserole. You'll need it to make the cheesy cracker crumb topping!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups small fresh broccoli florets, chopped
2 cups rotini pasta, cooked
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped ham
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
18 round buttery crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine all ingredients except 1/2 cup cheese and cracker crumbs.
  • Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheese and cracker crumbs.
  • Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

CHEESY HAM-PENNE CASSEROLE



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Rotini pasta may be used in place of penne, prep time does not include cooking the pasta --- if desired sprinkle 1-2 cups grated cheddar cheese on the last 3 minutes of baking time --- this is *very* good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Penne

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained (measure 16 ounces uncooked, I use half of a 900-gram package)
3 cups cubed cooked ham (or use as much as desired)
5 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups half-and-half cream (or use half milk and cream)
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
4 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (a little more won't hurt)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Place the cooked penne and the ham into a large bowl; set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add in mustard powder, black pepper, seasoned salt and cayenne pepper and onion, stir and cook for about 4 minutes.
  • Add in garlic; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Add in flour and mix continously for 2 minutes.
  • Slowly add in the cream and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese; cook stirring over medium-low heat until bubbly.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese until completely melted.
  • Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and ham; toss until well combined.
  • Transfer to a greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with about 1/3 cup or more Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover and bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 836.8, Fat 51.4, SaturatedFat 29.4, Cholesterol 174.3, Sodium 655.6, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 1, Protein 40.3

HAM AND CHEDDAR CASSEROLE



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This a wonderful easy meal that I learned from my grandmother when I was a young girl, it was always a favorite around our house when I was growing up. A meal in itself or you can add your favorite vegetables on the side. It is a hot delicious healthy meal that will satisfy a hearty eater.

Provided by j9deshazo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) bag broad egg noodles
1 lb ham steak, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 (8 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup or 2 (8 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • boil eggnoodles and drain.
  • layer ingredients in a large casserole dish.
  • top with shredded cheese.
  • bake for 40 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.4, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 84.8, Sodium 1684, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 27.1

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any cooked ham, you can use deli ham or even canned ham.
  • Add some chopped vegetables to the casserole, such as broccoli, carrots, or zucchini.
  • If you like a crispy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs or crushed crackers on top of the casserole before baking.
  • Serve the casserole with a side salad or a bowl of soup.

Conclusion:

Cheddar ham pasta casserole is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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