Ham Casserole Recipe

Got leftover ham? This is a delicious, easy to make leftover ham casserole recipe! This homemade ham casserole freezes very well too. If you have leftover ham, try this simple to make ham casserole for dinner tonight!

Easy Leftover Ham Casserole Recipe

I make this recipe every single time we have leftover ham. I make one to eat, and at least one to freeze. Recently I have begun to double the recipe, add an extra cream of mushroom soup, and then freeze in smaller containers (I will divide a double recipe into three containers). It is just Hubby and me. I could probably do four containers, but I am worried about burning the top.

In any event, it freezes very well. You do not bake before freezing. If you want to put the breadcrumbs on and then freeze you can (I usually do), or if you put them on before cooking when removed from the freezer, that is fine too. Why do I freeze with breadcrumbs on? I do not defrost. I simply pop it in a preheated oven and allow it to cook through until hot and bubbly.

This is truly easy to make and comes together quickly. The “hardest” part is dicing up the ham (that is what Hubby is for!!) and remembering to cook some rice ahead of time (another good use of a leftover).

You can use sticky rice if you like, but if you do the casserole is going to end up, hmmm … sticky. (I love sticky rice!)

Ham Casserole Recipe Ingredients:

● 2 cups Rice, cooked
● 2 cups Cooked Ham, diced
● 16oz Frozen Peas
● 1 cup Milk
● 10.75 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup (1 small can, the 98% fat-free works fine)
● 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
● ¼ cup Bread Crumbs

Ham Casserole Recipe Mise en Place:

● Measuring Cups
● Spoon
● Spatula
● Non-stick Spray
● 2 QT Casserole Dish

Ham Casserole Recipe Directions:

● Preheat oven to 350º
● Spray 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray
● Layer rice, ham, and peas (note, it reduce cooking time, microwave frozen peas for 2 minutes)

● Mix cream of mushroom soup, cheese, and milk together. Pour over the layered rice, ham, and peas.

● Sprinkle with bread crumbs to top.

● Bake for 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. If you microwaved the peas before combining, this should be done in 40 minutes.

Ham Casserole Recipe
By Ann
Got leftover ham? This is a delicious, easy to make leftover ham casserole recipe! This homemade ham casserole freezes very well too. If you have leftover ham, try this simple to make ham casserole for dinner tonight!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour

Ingredients:

● 2 cups Rice, cooked
● 2 cups Cooked Ham, diced
● 16oz Frozen Peas
● 1 cup Milk
● 10.75 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup (1 small can, the 98% fat free works fine)
● 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
● ¼ cup Bread Crumbs

Directions:

● Preheat oven to 350º
● Spray 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray
● Layer rice, ham, and peas (note, it reduce cooking time, microwave frozen peas for 2 minutes)
● Mix cream of mushroom soup, cheese, and milk together. Pour over the layered rice, ham, and peas.
● Sprinkle with bread crumbs to top.
● Bake for 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. If you microwaved the peas before combining, this should be done in 40 minutes.

Makes 6 servings Ham Casserole

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If you would like other leftover ham recipes, you might want to try:

● Cuban Ham Sandwich Recipe – An easy, quick and simple variation of the traditional Cuban Ham Sandwich Recipe. This is a great use of leftover ham.

● Ham and Cheese Stromboli Recipe – This delicious, easy to make, ham and cheese Stromboli is a great lunch, dinner, or party food. This can be cut into sandwich size portions for a few people, or cut into inch slices as a party food to help feed a crowd.

● Ham Casserole Recipe – Use up your ham leftovers to make this easy quiche recipe! Broccoli, ham, cheese, and mushrooms combine for an easy to make this flavorful, delicious and satisfying Broccoli and Ham Quiche. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, this versatile quiche dish is sure to please your entire family.

● Ham Salad Recipe – Leftover Ham? This easy to make ham salad recipe is perfect for sandwiches, on a bed of lettuce or on crackers. As hors-d’oeuvres or meal, this ham salad is sure to please.

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