Cheesy Ham Casserole
Stretch your leftover ham even further with this easy cheesy ham casserole. It's the perfect way to feed a crowd!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shells (or rotini or penne)
- ⅓ cup butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- 1 cup half and half (or light cream)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (or Gruyere cheese)
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups diced ham
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Steps
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Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, butter, and parsley, set aside.
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Cook the pasta shells al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
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Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter, flour, and seasonings over medium heat and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually add in milk, half and half, and Dijon, whisking until smooth after each addition. Once all of the milk/cream is added, whisk while bringing to a boil over medium heat. Allow to boil for 1 minute.
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Remove from heat and add 2 ½ cups cheddar, gruyere cheese, and parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth.
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Toss the cheese sauce with cooked pasta and ham and transfer to a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over the casserole and top with the remaining ½ cup of cheese.
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Bake for 22-26 minutes or until heated through and topping is browned. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (18% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| medium shells | 1 pound | - | - |
| butter | 0.333 cup | - | - |
| all-purpose flour | 0.333 cup | - | - |
| onion powder | 1 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 400 |
| dried thyme leaves | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| black pepper | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| milk | 1.75 cups | - | - |
| half and half | 1 cup | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 8.295 |
| Dijon mustard | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 3 cups | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 52.941 |
| shredded Swiss cheese | 1 cup | - | - |
| shredded Parmesan cheese | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| diced ham | 2 cups | - | - |
| Panko bread crumbs | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| melted butter | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| chopped fresh parsley | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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