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Leftover Ham Casserole
If you have holiday ham leftover make this Leftover Ham Casserole. It is loaded with noodles, ham, cheese and simple seasoning.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Allow the casserole to sit
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 779 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Casserole:
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 cups wide egg noodles
- 2 cups leftover ham chopped
- 2 cups steamed broccoli chopped
For the Topping:
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles based on the package instructions to al dente. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and spray a 9X13 baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Then whisk in the flour, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
- Once the flour mixture has thickened, slowly whisk in the chicken broth and the heavy cream. Heat and whisk until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the pan from the heat and then whisk in the cheddar cheese until it’s melted.
- Gently stir in the ham, pasta and broccoli. Then pour the mixture into the 9X13 baking pan.
- In a small separate bowl, stir together the topping ingredients.
- Top the casserole with the topping mixture. Then bake for 20-25 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to sit for 10-15 minutes. Then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- You can use leftover turkey or leftover cooked chicken instead of the ham in this recipe if you prefer.
- This casserole is also great topped with crushed crackers or Ritz crackers instead of the bread crumbs.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
779kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
58g
(89%)
Saturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
203mg
(68%)
Sodium
1253mg
(52%)
Potassium
404mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1960IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
276mg
(28%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 779
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 779kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 58g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 203mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 1253mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 404mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1960IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.