If you're looking for a hearty, cheesy pasta casserole that's perfect for busy weeknights, then you've come to the right place! This easy recipe is loaded with ham, cheese, and pasta, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a delicious and comforting meal on the table in no time.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY HAM PASTA CASSEROLE
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
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.
HAM & CHEESE CASSEROLES
I got this recipe from my mother and love it because it's easy and I've usually got the ingredients on hand. It freezes well, so I can have an extra ham and cheese casserole handy for when guests show up. Everyone always likes it; there are never leftovers. -Jan Schoshke, Brookville, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ham, soup, beans and milk. Drain pasta; pour over ham mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes., Drizzle each with butter; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40--45 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1786mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
HAM CASSEROLE
Fresh pasta is combined with chopped ham, broccoli and bell pepper, all tossed in a creamy dressing and topped with cheese and croutons.
Provided by Andi
Categories Dinner Main Course Supper
Time 42m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to instructions on the side of the package. Drain and rinse. Set aside.
- Lightly spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add cooked pasta, broccoli, ham, ½ cup shredded cheese, bell pepper, green onion, mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to a large bowl. Mix together thoroughly.
- Pour mixture into casserole dish. Top with croutons and sprinkled cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 952 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
DELUXE HAM CASSEROLE
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
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
CLASSY HAM CASSEROLE
This is a classy casserole.
Provided by JCC
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
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
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
CHEESY HAM-PENNE CASSEROLE
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
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
BAKED CHEESY HAM AND SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
This is a favorite dish of mine for leftover ham. I like to use a mix of parmesan and white cheddar or you can use a monterey jack cheese if you prefer that, but it is just creamy and comforting. I love to bake a ham once a month. I cut it up and freeze and that way I always have a quick meal waiting to be put together. So many people only cook ham on holidays, but it is a great resource and inexpensive. Give this a try for a nice way to use your leftovers and good comfort food on a chilly night.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h4m
Yield 4-6 Individual Servings, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pasta -- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package in a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Ham and Vegetables -- Now in that same large pot you cooked the pasta in, add the butter and heat to medium. Then the mushrooms, ham, onion, scallions, parsley and cook until the mushrooms and onions are soft.
- Sauce -- To the vegetables, add the flour and stir until well blended. Then the broth, sherry, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Go easy on the salt because the broth and ham are both salty. Cook and stir until the sauce mixture thickens on medium to medium high heat. Reduce to medium and add in the cream, 1/2 of the parmesan, 1/2 of the white cheddar and the peas.
- Combine and Bake -- Add the drained pasta to the vegetable and cheese sauce and toss well. Spray a casserole dish 13x9 or similar with Pam or a nonstick spray and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the pasta mix into the casserole and top with the extra cheese. Bake about 30 minutes until bubbly and the cheese get nice and brown on top. Let set 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to firm up.
- This is a absolutely great casserole. I have also done this same recipe with leftover turkey or chicken and was just as good. And don't be afraid to use a sharp cheddar or even a swiss cheese as well. I just happen to like the white cheddar and parmesan best.
EASY SAUSAGE, HAM AND PASTA CASSEROLE
Skip going out to eat and instead make this Easy Sausage, Ham and Pasta Casserole at home! Follow this recipe for a dish that your family will love.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir 4 min. or until evenly browned. Add ham, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and remaining dressing; stir. Cook 3 to 4 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
- Add pasta, chickpeas and 1/2 cup cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 10 to 15 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; let stand 5 min. or until melted. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses for a more flavorful casserole. Cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella are all great options.
- Add some cooked vegetables to the casserole for a healthier meal. Broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach are all good choices.
- If you don't have any cooked ham, you can use deli ham instead. Just be sure to chop it into small pieces before adding it to the casserole.
- Serve the casserole with a side salad or some crusty bread.
Conclusion:
Ham and cheese pasta casserole is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. 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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