Ham and Noodle Casserole

This Ham and Noodle Casserole is a hearty casserole filled with tender ham, creamy sauce, and mixed vegetables. It's pure comfort food but easy enough to make on busy weeknights. Perfect for potlucks or an easy back-to-school meal.

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• What makes this recipe irresistible
• Ingredients you’ll need
• Creative variations to try
• Step-by-step instructions
• Essential tools for this recipe
• Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
• Deb’s tips for the perfect dish
• Storage
• More great casseroles recipes
• Serve with
• Ham and Noodle Casserole Recipe

What makes this recipe irresistible

This a great way to use up any leftover holiday ham.​ The creamy ham casserole is made with simple pantry ingredients, love that! This casserole is kid-friendly and the perfect recipe for feeding the entire family. 

Ingredients you’ll need

Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements. 

• egg noodles
• diced ham
• Cream of broccoli soup and cheddar cheese soup. You can swap and use cream of chicken or cream of celery soup if you'd prefer.
• evaporated milk
• frozen mixed vegetables
• I used a combination of mozzarella cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. If you prefer use harp cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese
• crispy fried onions

Creative variations to try

• If you are not a fan of egg noodles you can use any type of pasta that you have on hand. Elbow noodles or rotini would work great in this creamy ham casserole. 
• Don't like fried onions? You can use a mixture of breadcrumbs and melted butter on the top if you want a crunchy topping. 
• Want to change up these vegetables? Feel free to add in a diced bell pepper, green beans, or even broccoli. 

Step-by-step instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees—Spritz the casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside. 
2. Cook the noodles in salted water to al dente. Save ¾ cup pasta water. Drain well.
3. In a large mixing bowl add the broccoli and cheddar cheese soup, reserved pasta water and evaporated milk. Whisk to combine, then add the cooked pasta, diced ham and frozen vegetables. Stir well, add half the cheese and stir again. 
4. Pour the past mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with fried onions. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes until hot and bubbly.
5. Optional - Remove foil and place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to brown the onions. Watch it carefully though so the top of the casserole doesn't burn. Serve and enjoy!

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)

•  The cheesiness of the condensed soup is my favorite part of this casserole. So, don't skip them. 
• For a beautiful pop of color garnish servings with fresh parsley.

Storage

Refrigerate - Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. 

Freezer - To freeze the casserole, wrap it with plastic wrap and foil and place it in the freezer. It will remain like this for up to 3 months. When ready to bake thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat in the oven. 

Reheat - Reheat the entire casserole in the oven at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly again. You can also reheat individual portions in the microwave. 

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• The Chicken Mushroom Pasta Bake is so creamy and good! If you love egg noodles, this is the casserole for you!
• If you love pasta, be sure and give the Hamburger Corn Casserole a try soon! It's super creamy and rich. A real hearty meal.
• If you like potatoes and cheesy, be sure to try the Hobo Casserole. This is perfect for potlucks and Sunday supper.
• Classic Tuna Casserole Recipe - comfort food at it’s best!
• The Burrito Casserole is so simple and so good, it's great for back to school and busy weeknight meals.

Serve with

Let's make it a complete meal! These yummy rolls for sopping up the sauce. More veggies if you want to balance your meal and of course dessert! Here are some yummy ideas!

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