This ham casserole recipe combines pasta and ham in an easy, from-scratch cheese sauce. It’s topped with buttery bread crumbs for a great family meal.
Ingredients for Ham Casserole
Ham – Use leftover diced ham or diced ham steaks. Pasta – Any medium shape works. Try rotini, farfalle, shells, or penne. Sauce – Butter, flour, milk, and cream are the base of this homemade sauce. I add thyme and Dijon mustard for flavor. Cheese – This recipe uses a combination of cheddar, gruyere (or Swiss cheese), and parmesan cheeses. You can replace the cheeses with what you on hand, however, be sure to include one with a bold flavor. Topping – A topping of buttered Panko bread crumbs 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.
Serve Ham Casserole with…
Ham and cheese casserole has a rich creamy sauce so it pairs well with a fresh side dish like veggies or salad.
Vegetables like broccolini, asparagus, or green beans. A fresh salad like tomato salad, cucumber dill salad, or the classic Caesar salad.
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