This filling ham & noodle casserole is such a comfort dish and is a wonderful way to use up leftover ham!
This would be the perfect casserole to make with Easter dinner leftovers.
You can even freeze this casserole for an easy pop in dinner on a night when you are busy out in the yard a little later than usual! This frozen casserole can hold up in the freezer for up to 3 months!
It doesn’t take long to put this recipe together but the flavors are still big and tasty!
Grab the leftovers out of the fridge and I’ll guide you on how to put together a delightful and hearty spin on cooked ham!
Ham & Egg Noodle Casserole
Ingredients:
- 12 ounce bag of egg noodles, recommend wide
- 1/4 cup of salted butter
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- Tsp. each of black pepper, dried parsley & onion powder
- 3-4 cups diced ham
- 1.5 cups of peas & carrots, cooked
- 2 cups freshly grated, or pre shredded, cheese (recommended: cheddar blend or mozzarella)
Directions:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, adding a pinch of salt. Cook egg noodles until al dente. (Most packages have instructions). Boil frozen veg blend. Strain and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 and have a casserole dish greased and ready.
- In a large nonstick skillet melt your butter and then add in minced garlic. Cook for a minute or less or until you can smell the garlic!
- Pour your milk and chicken broth into a measuring cup and mix, set aside.
- Add flour into your butter/garlic mixture. Then slowly pour in your milk and chicken broth mixture, stirring constantly. Whisk until smooth.
- Bring your black pepper, parsley and onion powder into your roux. Then sour cream and 1 cup of cheese. Whisk until smooth and allow to thicken.
- Add in your ham and cooked egg noodles and vegetables and mix until coated evenly. Pour everything into your casserole dish.
- Top with remaining cup of shredded cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving!
Ham & Egg Noodle Casserole
Looking for an easy and delicious way to use up some of the leftover ham from Easter dinner? This ham and egg noodle casserole is the perfect way!
Ingredients
- 12 ounce bag of egg noodles, recommend wide
- 1/4 cup of salted butter
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- Tsp. each of black pepper, dried parsley & onion powder
- 3-4 cups diced ham
- 1.5 cups of peas & carrots, cooked
- 2 cups freshly grated, or pre shredded, cheese (recommended: cheddar blend or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, adding a pinch of salt. Cook egg noodles until al dente. (Most packages have instructions). Boil frozen veg blend. Strain and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 and have a casserole dish greased and ready.
- In a large nonstick skillet melt your butter and then add in minced garlic. Cook for a minute or less or until you can smell the garlic!
- Pour your milk and chicken broth into a measuring cup and mix, set aside.
- Add flour into your butter/garlic mixture. Then slowly pour in your milk and chicken broth mixture, stirring constantly. Whisk until smooth.
- Bring your black pepper, parsley and onion powder into your roux. Then sour cream and 1 cup of cheese. Whisk until smooth and allow to thicken.
- Add in your ham and cooked egg noodles and vegetables and mix until coated evenly. Pour everything into your casserole dish.
- Top with remaining cup of shredded cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving!
Another genius and mouthwatering way to use up some of the leftover ham is in this Cheddar and Ham Biscuit Recipe. They pair perfectly with a piping hot pot of soup. With the way the weather has been so up and down this seems like it might be a meal that is fitting. With only 7 ingredients it doesn’t take much to put these together.
They might even be good for breakfast with a homemade gravy! If you are looking for a plate worthy gravy recipe try out this homemade white pepper gravy recipe by Misadventures of Coconuts. It is so easy to make and worth it for that homemade taste! Or if you want to add another layer of flavor you should try this southern bacon gravy by The Grateful Girl Cooks! to top your cheddar and ham biscuits!
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Bubble and Squeak by A Family Feast
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Maybe you are looking for some other casserole ideas that do not involve ham? We have you covered!!! Check out some of the go-to favorites we make in our own homes…
- Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole
- Easy Cheesy Beef Casserole
- Macaroni and Tomato Casserole Recipe
- Chicken & Broccoli Casserole Recipe
- BBQ Beef and Bean Casserole Recipe
- Sloppy Joe Casserole: Ready in Just 30 Minutes!
Don’t let any of that hard work from Easter dinner go to waste. After all, we should be grateful and thankful for the food before us!
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Olivia Whalen is mama to three young girls who is devoted to creative learning, exploration and free range imagination. Olivia enjoys thinking outside of the box when it comes to preparing homemade baby food or meals for her family. She most enjoys allowing the little minds in her life to flourish and with that you will see her write about creative kid crafts, recipes that fit a family budget and keep everyone asking for more, tips and tricks for a tiny babe, and beginner homesteader fun! Some of her hobbies include gardening, hiking, reading, cooking or just basking in motherhood.