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Cheesy Broccoli Ham Casserole

Warm, cheesy, and comforting, Cheesy Broccoli Ham Casserole is the perfect way to use up some leftover ham you've got lying around!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 715 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Casserole
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 4 cups broccoli chopped into bite-size pieces (2 heads)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups ham diced
  • ½ cup havarti cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Colby-Jack cheese shredded
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 ½ cups havarti cheese shredded
  • 1 ½ cups Colby-Jack cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the inside of a 4-quart casserole dish.
  2. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 teaspoon salt and the broccoli. Allow it to boil for 4 minutes. The broccoli should still be a bit firm as it will continue to cook the casserole.
  3. Drain the broccoli and set aside.
Sauce
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  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Slowly whisk in milk and stir until there are no lumps. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, until thickened.
  5. Sti in Havarti and Colby-Jack cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese is melted.
Casserole
  1. Add broccoli, ham, and cooked rice to the sauce and stir to combine.
  2. Pour the mixture into your prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
  3. Top with remaining cheese and place into the oven to bake for 20 minutes.
  4. While the casserole is baking, combine the melted butter and Panko bread crumbs in a small bowl.
  5. Remove the casserole from the oven and top with the bread crumbs. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • If you don’t have rice already cooked, you can cook it while the broccoli and sauce are cooking. Remember this recipe calls for 3 cups COOKED rice. If you’re making it for this recipe be sure to measure it after it has cooked.

Nutrition Information

Calories 715kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 49g (75%) Saturated Fat 28g (140%) Cholesterol 152mg (51%) Sodium 1861mg (78%) Potassium 481mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1529IU (31%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 692mg (69%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 715

% Daily Value*

Calories 715kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 49g 75%
Saturated Fat 28g 140%
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 1861mg 78%
Potassium 481mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1529IU 31%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Calcium 692mg 69%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.