Hearty Ham and Cheese Casserole

Name: Hearty Ham and Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: USA
Ingredients: 150 g cooked ham diced; 100 g sharp cheddar cheese shredded; 120 g cooked elbow macaroni; 100 ml whole milk; 15 g unsalted butter; 15 g all purpose flour; 30 g onion diced; 1 piece garlic clove minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper ground; 0.5 teaspoon paprika

A comforting baked casserole with diced ham, sharp cheddar cheese, and elbow macaroni in a creamy sauce.

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Try this hearty ham and cheese casserole recipe for an easy, comforting baked pasta dish loaded with sharp cheddar and diced ham.

Recipe Details

Prep time

15m

Cook time

30m

Rest time

Total time

50m

Ingredients

Servings:

150 g cooked ham diced
100 g sharp cheddar cheese shredded
120 g cooked elbow macaroni
100 ml whole milk
15 g unsalted butter
15 g all purpose flour
30 g onion diced
1 piece garlic clove minced
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper ground
0.5 teaspoon paprika

Origins

USA

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
Grease a small casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
In a medium saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add diced onion and minced garlic clove to the butter and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Sprinkle all purpose flour over the onion mixture and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in whole milk, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens and is smooth.
Remove sauce from heat and stir in half of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted.
Add cooked elbow macaroni and diced cooked ham to the sauce and mix well to combine.
Season the mixture with salt, ground black pepper, and paprika; stir to distribute evenly.
For the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

Use sharp cheddar for best flavor and good melting quality.
Make sure to cook the pasta al dente to avoid mushy casserole.
Let the casserole rest after baking to set and cool slightly for easier serving.

Serving Suggestions

green salad with vinaigrette
steamed broccoli
garlic bread

This hearty ham and cheese casserole is a delicious and easy meal perfect for cozy dinners. Serve warm with a fresh salad for a complete comfort food experience.