Ham Casserole Recipe with Bow Ties
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
653 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Ham Casserole Recipe with Bow Ties
Description
This recipe starts with cooking farfalle (bow tie) pasta al dente. A roux is made by sautéing minced garlic in butter, then whisking in flour, salt, and pepper. Milk is added gradually and brought to a boil to thicken. Prepared mustard and shredded Colby cheese melt into the sauce, creating a rich, velvety base. Cubed cooked ham and the drained pasta get stirred in, combining all components. Transferred to a baking dish, the casserole is topped with grated Parmesan cheese and baked until golden and bubbling, forming a slight crust on top.
The casserole offers a creamy texture with hearty ham pieces and cheesy flavor enhanced by the mustard’s tang. Bow tie pasta holds sauce well with its shape. This dish serves well warm as a main or side.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated in airtight containers for 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months, though the texture might subtly change after freezing and reheating.
Ingredients
- 16 oz farfalle pasta
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper ground
- 2 c. milk
- 1/2 tsp prepared mustard
- 2 c. colby cheese shredded
- 2 c. ham cubed, cooked
- 1/4 c. Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta & cook 8-10 minutes or until al dente, drain.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute garlic for 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, salt & pepper. Cook & stir until smooth. Pour in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Stir in mustard & Colby. Continue to cook stirring occasionally until cheese is melted. Remove from heat & stir in ham & pasta. Pour into a baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly & golden.
Notes
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days to maintain quality.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months; texture may alter slightly after reheating.
- Cover casseroles tightly with plastic wrap or foil when refrigerating or freezing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 653 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 653kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1498mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 464mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 930IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 574mg | 57% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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