How to Make Quick Ham and Cheese Casserole

Hey everyone, it’s Louise, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a distinctive dish, ham and cheese casserole. It is one of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I will make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

This easy ham and cheese casserole is quick to prepare on any day of the week and is a great way to use leftover ham. A simple mac and cheese recipe. I added peas to the casserole for some added flavor and color. I did not use anything even close to one cup of bread crumbs.

Ham and Cheese Casserole is one of the most popular of current trending foods in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. It’s easy, it is quick, it tastes yummy. They’re fine and they look fantastic. Ham and Cheese Casserole is something that I have loved my whole life.

To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook ham and cheese casserole using 10 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Ham and Cheese Casserole:

1. Take 6 ounces Noodles cooked and drained- I prefer the bowtie pasta
2. Make ready 2 cups cubed baked ham
3. Make ready 1 cup grated Longhorn or Cheddar Cheese
4. Make ready 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup
5. Prepare 2/3 cup milk or evaporated milk
6. Prepare 1 small can of mushroom pieces
7. Get 1 tsp instant minced onions
8. Prepare 1 tsp parsley flakes
9. Take 2 Tlbs butter
10. Get 1/2 can Durkee Fried Onions

Chopped Ham - gives a smoky, salty flavor that pairs well with the creaminess of the rest of the casserole. Shredded Mozzarella, Cheddar, and Parmesan Cheese - our blend of cheeses. The mozzarella adds goo-iness, the cheddar adds a sharp flavor, and the parmesan adds saltiness! Cheesy ham casserole combines diced ham, with tender pasta in a creamy homemade cheese sauce.

Steps to make Ham and Cheese Casserole:

1. Mix ham with 3/4 cups cheese.
2. Layer noodles and ham mixture in greased 2 qt. Casserole dish.
3. Sprinkle the minced onions, parsley flakes, and mushroom pieces between the layers.
4. Combine soup and milk and pour over the top layer. Can be heated to make it more combined.
5. Top with 1/4 cup of cheese and Dot with butter.
6. Bake uncovered at 375° for 25 minutes.
7. Top with Fried Onions, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

The mozzarella adds goo-iness, the cheddar adds a sharp flavor, and the parmesan adds saltiness! Cheesy ham casserole combines diced ham, with tender pasta in a creamy homemade cheese sauce. A little thyme and Dijon add a savory lift to this leftover ham casserole. Ham and cheddar cheese make it hearty enough to serve as a one-pot meal, or use a bit less ham and make it a side dish. It's an excellent casserole to take along to a potluck dinner.

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