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Ham and Noodle Casserole

October 26, 2020 By Dawn 2 Comments

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Ham and Noodle Casserole a delicious easy cheesy casserole.  Perfect comfort food for the cold days and nights. It is sure to be a family favorite that you will want to make over and over again.

Looking down at a plate of ham and noodle casserole.

This dish starts out with a cream cheese base and is tossed with egg noodles and ham, along with some vegetables.

With the holidays coming up if you are making ham and you know that there is always some leftover ham, this is a great way to use it.

I have a family that loves the combination of noodles and cheese. If your family is like mine you need to put this on the menu. This dish is so simple to make and takes little time to throw together. Perfect for any day of the week.

Side angle view of ham and noodle casserole.

 

Helpful Tips:

  • To make this dish come together even faster cut your ham up the day before. Buy shredded cheese.  These two things will cut down on the time to throw this together the day you are making this dish.
  • When cooking the noodles use the directions on the package.
  • If you don’t have leftover ham don’t worry, you can purchase a ham steak and use that.
  • Frozen peas and carrots are used in this recipe, but you can use your favorite vegetables. Broccoli is a great vegetable to use if you want a change.
  • I like using some cream in the cheese sauce, but you can use all milk or even evaporated milk if you prefer.
  • Cheddar cheese is always a favorite when making this dish, but you can use other cheeses or a combination of cheeses for this recipe. Sharp cheddar, Gouda, Gruyere, Parmesan just to name some.
  • If you have leftovers it can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
  • To reheat you can heat in the microwave to the desired temperature or cover and heat in a 350-degree oven.
  • Sorry, but I would not recommend freezing this. I am sure you will not have any problem eating it up.

Steps for making Ham and Noodle Casserole

Step one

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cook the egg noodles following the directions on the package. Once they are cooked drain completely.

Ingredients for ham and noodle casserole.
Shredding cheese with a box grater.

Step two

Make the cheese sauce. To a large skillet add the butter and melt over medium heat. Add the flour and stir in until blended and smooth for about one to two minutes.

Butter and flour in a saucepan.
White sauce in a skillet with a spoon for mixing.
Cheddar cheese and sour cream is added to the white sauce.

Step three

Slowly add the milk and cream stirring constantly until it is thickened about a minute or two. Add the sour cream and cheese and stir in. Keep stirring until the cheese is melted.

Cheese sauce in a skillet.
Noodles, ham, peas, and carrots added to the cheese sauce.

Step four

Add the noodles, ham, and vegetables and stir in. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into a 9×13 baking dish. Top with additional cheese.

Cheese is sprinkle over top of the casserole.
Baked ham and noodle casserole in a baking pan.

Step five

Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted and starts to brown. Serve

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Ham and Noodle Casserole

Ham and Noodle Casserole a delicious easy cheesy casserole.  Perfect comfort food for the cold days and nights. It is sure to be a family favorite that you will want to make over and over again.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ham and noodle casserole, ham casserole
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 29 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 345kcal
Author: Dawn

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 cups cubed ham
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook the egg noodles using the directions on the package
  • In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir until well combined and smooth about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Slowly add the milk and cream, stirring constantly. Cook until the mixture starts to thicken about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the sour cream and 2 cups of the cheddar cheese and stir in. Continue to stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth,
  • Add the noodles, ham, and peas, and carrots, stir in.
  • Pour into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Top with the remaining cheese.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.

Notes

  1. Cook the noodles using the directions on the package.
  2. Egg noodles work well for the recipe, but you can use your favorite pasta for this recipe.
  3. The ham can be cut up the day before to save time. Buy shredded cheese to make the recipe faster.
  4. Store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days.
 
 
 
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.9g | Protein: 19.3g | Fat: 22.8g | Saturated Fat: 13.8g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 603mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 3.6g | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 1mg

 

 

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  1. angiesrecipes

    October 27, 2020 at 12:07 am

    This make a perfect meal, esp. in those cold winter days!

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  2. John / Kitchen Riffs

    October 27, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    This is such a nice, homey dish. Love ham and noodles in a casserole! Loving that sauce — looks so luscious. Thanks!

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