Creamy & Crunchy Ham and Noodle Casserole 🍲
Description: Someone once defined eternity as two people and a Christmas ham. When my husband and I received not one, not two, but three Christmas hams in one week, I came up with this recipe, which has since become one of our post-holiday favorites.
- Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Ham, Pork, Meat, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 ⭐
- Review Count: 34
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 538.4
- Fat Content: 30.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 12.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 132.9mg
- Sodium Content: 358.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 34g
- Fiber Content: 2.3g
- Sugar Content: 2.9g
- Protein Content: 32.4g
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
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| Cooked ham | 8 slices |
| Celery | 1 stalk |
| Onion | 2 small |
| Mushroom pieces | 1 cup |
| Chicken bouillon | 2 cubes |
| Broth | 1 cup |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 cup |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1/2 cup |
| Dried thyme | 1 tbsp |
| Dried marjoram | 1 tbsp |
| Tabasco sauce | 1/2 tsp |
| Butter | 1/4 cup |
| Margarine | 5 tbsp |
| Egg noodles | 8 oz |
| Bread crumbs | 1/4 cup |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cook Noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions. Drain and pour them into a large mixing bowl.
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Prepare Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté celery and onions with oil over low heat until the vegetables are translucent but not browned, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir them into the cooked noodles.
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Combine Ingredients: To the noodle mixture, add the cooked ham, mushroom pieces, chicken bouillon or broth, cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried marjoram, and Tabasco sauce (if using). Mix well to combine.
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Transfer to Casserole Dish: Pour the mixture into an ovenproof casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Prepare Topping: In a small dish, stir together the melted butter or margarine and bread crumbs until well blended.
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Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs evenly over the surface of the casserole, using your fingers to ensure even coverage.
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Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
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Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your creamy and crunchy ham and noodle casserole!
This recipe is perfect for utilizing leftover ham, and its creamy texture combined with the crunchy topping makes it a delightful dish for any weeknight meal or special occasion. Feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients or spices to suit your taste preferences.
