Ham Casseroles

Ham casseroles are versatile, comforting dishes that combine diced or sliced ham with other ingredients like potatoes, pasta, or vegetables in a creamy sauce, often topped with cheese and breadcrumbs. They are a popular way to use leftover ham, can be prepared in advance and are suitable for any meal, from breakfast to dinner.

• Common ingredients Ham: Diced leftover ham, ham steak, or deli ham.
• Carbohydrates: Potatoes, pasta (like egg noodles or penne), or breadcrumbs.
• Vegetables: Broccoli, onions, carrots, or bell peppers are common additions.
• Sauce: Often a creamy sauce made with condensed soup, or from scratch using butter, flour and milk.
• Toppings: Shredded cheese (like cheddar) and breadcrumbs are popular choices.

How to make a ham casserole:

• Prepare ingredients: Cook pasta or potatoes if needed, and dice ham and any other vegetables.
• Make the sauce: This can be done by whisking together ingredients like condensed soup and milk, or by making a roux with butter, flour and milk. Seasonings like salt, pepper and mustard are often added.
• Combine: Mix the ham, vegetables, and carbohydrates with the sauce in a baking dish.
• Add toppings: Sprinkle the casserole with cheese and/or breadcrumbs.

Bake: Bake in a preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling, typically around 350°F (180°C).