Ham And Noodle Casserole

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This comforting casserole is just right for guests or family dinners.

Ham and Noodle Casserole
Photo: Jen Causey
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
4 servings per casserole

This comforting, quick-to-prepare Ham-And-Cheese Casserole is just the thing to throw together when you have a full house of company or need something hearty and crowd-pleasing for a potluck or large gathering.

The recipe, which was published in our March 2001 issue, comes from the kitchen of Laurabell J. Long of Peru, Indiana. Made with egg noodles, chopped ham, a tasty mix of vegetables (carrots, broccoli, asparagus), and a rich and creamy sauce, the casserole is made two at a time in two 8-inch square baking dishes to serve eight people (or more, if you are serving it with other dishes as part of a buffet).

While the recipe includes an additional recipe for glazed baked ham, you can also substitute any leftover chopped cooked ham, or buy a ham steak and chop it up.

The secret ingredient in the sauce is the chive-and-onion flavored cream cheese, which adds a ton of flavor with little effort. Best of all, you can prepare this Ham and Noodle Casserole as directed or you can make one, and freeze one to eat later. (Thaw the frozen casserole in the refrigerator overnight, then bake at 400°F for 35 to 40 minutes.)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked egg noodles

  • 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

  • 1 (8-ounce) container chive-and-onion-flavored cream cheese, softened

  • 2/3 cup milk

  • 2 cups chopped Baked Glazed Ham

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli flowerets

  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen asparagus, thawed

  • 6 baby carrots, chopped

  • 1 (8-ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1 (4-ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 cup crushed seasoned croutons

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

  2. Stir together soup, cream cheese, and milk in a large bowl. Stir in pasta, ham, and next 3 ingredients. Spoon half of ham mixture into 2 lightly greased 8-inch square baking dishes.

  3. Combine cheeses. Sprinkle half of cheese mixture over casseroles. Spoon remaining ham mixture over cheeses.

  4. Combine remaining cheese mixture with croutons. Sprinkle over casseroles. Wrap one casserole in heavy-duty aluminum foil, and freeze up to 1 month.

  5. Bake other casserole at 400°F for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

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