Leftover ham offers a tasty ingredient to turn into a delectable casserole. This article will guide you in creating a delicious pasta and broccoli casserole using leftover ham. With its versatility, ham blends well with the other ingredients, making it an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying meal. The combination of creamy sauce, tender pasta, fresh broccoli florets, and savory ham creates a flavorful dish that will surely delight your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to transform your leftover ham into a luscious pasta and broccoli casserole.
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HAM BROCCOLI PAST CASSEROLE
This easy casserole is one your family will love. Perfect for a busy night! Bonus you don't have to precook the pasta!
Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks
Categories Main Course Side Dish
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl combine, combine ham, pasta, broccoli pieces and shredded cheese. In another bowl combine the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, milk, melted butter, green onion, salt, pepper, mustard and garlic powder. Mix with a spoon and pour over ham, broccoli, pasta and cheese
- Mix all ingredients and pour into at least a 2 quart baking dish. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven, uncovered for 35 minutes. Remove, stir and add topping below on top of partially cooked casserole.
LEFTOVER HAM CASSEROLE WITH BROCCOLI AND CHEESE
My tasty Leftover Ham Casserole with Broccoli and Cheese combines all of my favorite flavors in a creamy pasta with a crunchy breadcrumb topping! Tender pieces of ham are tossed with broccoli, pasta and an easy from scratch cheese sauce to make this perfect quick dinner!
Provided by Angela
Categories Casseroles Dinner Recipes Leftover Ideas Main Course Pasta
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and butter or spray your 9 x 13 baking dish, 2.5 qt casserole dish, or Dutch oven with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook ziti pasta according to the boxed directions, but remove the pasta 2 minutes earlier than the recommended cooking time (for an al dente texture).
- Make the sauce while cooking your pasta. Bring a saucepan to medium heat. Melt butter and add garlic, milk, heavy cream, seasoning (nutmeg, salt and pepper) and cubed cream cheese.
- Bring the sauce base to medium heat, whisk to incorporate the cream cheese. Add grated cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Stir until melted.
- Once the pasta is cooked and drained and rinsed under cold water, transfer into the prepared baking dish. Add broccoli (thawed if using frozen), chopped ham, and cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
- In a small microwave safe dish, melt the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter. Add the breadcrumbs to dish and combine using a fork until crumbly in appearance. Spread buttered breadcrumb over combined pasta.
- Bake in the center of the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30-35 minutes, or until top is golden and casserole is bubbling around the sides. Remove from oven and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 820 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HAM, POTATO AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
This is a great, easy to make, and nutritious casserole. You can add some macaroni pasta or try seasoning the potatoes before you bake. Put this dish in the freezer and bake whenever you're too lazy to cook! Can also be made with leftover cooked chicken.
Provided by SURELEE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cover bottom of dish with layer of French fries. Add a layer of broccoli, then sprinkle ham evenly over broccoli. In a small bowl mix together soup, milk and mayonnaise. Pour mixture evenly over ingredients in baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1625.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
HAM & BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Make and share this Ham & Broccoli Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Aroostook
Categories Ham
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook broccoli until tender, drain.
- Preheat oven to 350F Grease 2 qt baking dish In a medium saucepan melt butter Stir in flour to make a roux.
- Whisk in milk Cook and stir until mixture thickens.
- Lower heat slightly.
- Stir in cheese and sour cream, until cheese is melted.
- Mix ham and cooked vegetables together and spread into baking dish Pour sauce over this Combine bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter.
- Sprinkle on top of casserole.
- Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.6, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 90.5, Sodium 394.8, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2, Protein 20.7
HAM & BROCCOLI PASTA
It's hard to beat a meal that's created in one pan, takes 30 minutes to pull together, and your kids actually thank you for making. Sounds like a keeper in my book. -Jana Cathey, Ada, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain and set aside. , In same pan, combine remaining ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through and cream cheese is melted. Return pasta mixture to pan and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
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
LEFTOVER HAM WITH PASTA AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Make and share this Leftover Ham With Pasta and Broccoli Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by thatgirl78
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 37m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Steam broccoli until fork tender. Chop into small pieces.
- Heat oil in a small skillet. Add onions and cook until soft, but now brown.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook 1 minute.
- Add broth and whisk constantly until mixture is smooth of lumps and thickened.
- Whisk in milk.
- Remove from heat.
- Add onions, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, ham, broccoli, and sauce.
- Transfer to a casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Melt butter in a small bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs and cheese to melted butter.
- Top with breadcrumb cheese mixture.
- Bake for 12 minutes until sauce is bubbly.
LEFTOVER HAM AND CHEESE BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
If you have leftover ham from your holiday dinner then this cheesy ham casserole is for you! Delicious noodles topped with cheese sauce, ham, broccoli, and crispy bread crumbs, this dish will be a family favorite!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Boil the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 inch pan with a non-stick cooking spray. In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper to create a roux. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and then the heavy cream and whisk until it starts to thicken. Add in the cheddar and continue to whisk until melted.
- In a large bowl combine the ham, broccoli, pasta, and cheese sauce. Spread into your 9x13 inch baking dish.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 people, Calories 582 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 917 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 14 g
HAM, BROCCOLI AND ORZO CASSEROLE
A kid-pleaser and the perfect comfort food, this gooey orzo casserole is a complete meal in one. For an extra homey touch, I make mine in my favorite hand-me-down casserole dish from my Grandma Laverne. -Heather Arndt Anderson, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil; stir in orzo. Cook, uncovered, until orzo is al dente and broth is absorbed, 8-10 minutes ., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese; cook until cheese is melted., Add orzo, ham, broccoli and kale. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with onions and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 1386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
Tips
- Consider using fresh broccoli florets instead of frozen for a vibrant green color and crisp texture.
- If you don't have cooked ham, you can substitute cooked chicken, turkey, or sausage.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or carrots.
- For a creamy sauce, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream or sour cream to the soup mixture.
- To add a cheesy flavor, sprinkle 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan or cheddar cheese on top of the casserole before baking.
- Serve the casserole with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Conclusion
A leftover ham with pasta and broccoli casserole is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover ham. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or a potluck. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying casserole that the whole family will love. So next time you have some leftover ham, don't let it go to waste – make a casserole instead!
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