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Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Noodle Casserole

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This creamy casserole is full of flavor.  Dinner is sure to be popular with your family when it’s this cheesy ham and broccoli noodle casserole!

Casserole dish filled with pasta, ham, broccoli and melted cheese baked together into a full meal.

Leftover ham is too delicious to waste. The pretty slices make great sandwiches, but what should we do with the not so pretty hunks that are left?

There are so many great options, but this ham and noodle casserole with broccoli and cheese is one of our favorites.

To be honest, we didn’t technically have any leftover ham after Easter. I made the scalloped pineapple and some cookie bars, but was not in charge of the meat.

ham and broccoli layered over pasta in casserole dish.

A few days later I saw the hams on super sale at the store though and couldn’t pass them up. In fact, I already had planned to get one if they had any left.

I just love picking up stuff like that, especially when it’s something like ham that has a little longer shelf life.

Of course we had a ham dinner, but we were really after the leftovers. I cut as many thin slices as I could for sandwiches.

My husband eats a sandwich for lunch every day during the week and it’s always extra good when we have leftover turkey or ham instead of lunch meat.

We also made a delicious mushroom risotto and threw in ham and peas to make it a full meal. Then we made this casserole based on the recipe for grandma’s chicken and broccoli casserole.

cheese topped casserole ready to go in the oven.

MiMi had made a ham version of that casserole a couple of months ago and I thought that was genius. Broccoli, ham and cheddar just go so well together, so it makes perfect sense that I liked it so much.

Little Dude and my husband are big fans of the chicken version, so I knew they’d be on board too.  Of course they were happy campers when it showed up on the table.

Plate of cheesy pasta casserole with ham and broccoli, ready to eat.

We still have a little bit of ham left, so now the conundrum is what else to make? Maybe mini ham and cheese quiche? Oooh, or a ham and asparagus frittata. YUM!

My husband’s favorite ham, broccoli and cheese pot pie? Something more simple like ham and egg salad sandwiches? Or a new recipe?

What are your favorite ways to use leftover ham?

Plate of cheesy pasta casserole with ham and broccoli, ready to eat.

Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Noodle Casserole

Carlee
Leftover ham is too delicious to waste. The pretty slices make great sandwiches, but what should we do with the not so pretty hunks that are left? There are so many great options, but this cheesy broccoli and ham casserole is one of our favorites.
4.66 from 38 ratings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinners
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 377 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 8 ounces egg noodles
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 5 cups diced ham
  • 12 oz package frozen broccoli thawed
  • 2 cups shredded cojack or cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13 pan
  • Boil noodles according to package directions to al dente, then drain and pour into greased baking dish.
    8 ounces egg noodles
  • Melt butter in a saucepan. Cook onion in butter until tender. Add flour and cook for a minute or two.
    3 Tablespoons butter, 1 onion, ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Pour the chicken broth into the pot while stirring. Add the milk and continue to cook until it begins to thicken, stirring frequently.
    1½ cups chicken broth, ¾ cup milk
  • Spread ham and broccoli over noodles, then pour the sauce over the top of it. Sprinkle with cheese.
    5 cups diced ham, 12 oz package frozen broccoli, 2 cups shredded cojack or cheddar cheese
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 1244mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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Karen

Thursday 22nd of February 2024

Delicious. I made half a recipe (that was all the ham I had) and added a clove of garlic, black pepper and a tsp of dried mustard to the sauce. I will definitely make this again.

Carlee

Thursday 22nd of February 2024

That sounds delicious! I am so glad you liked it.

Susan everline

Saturday 18th of June 2022

This was a very good cassarole. I think the next time I make it I’m going to substitute the broccoli with peas. Thank you for the good recipes!

Carlee

Saturday 18th of June 2022

Peas would be delicious. I am glad you liked it!

Charlotte

Wednesday 25th of August 2021

Can u put this in crockpot

Carlee

Thursday 26th of August 2021

I never have, but I can't see why not. If you try it, let me know how it goes!

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies

Thursday 10th of May 2018

This recipe might just be the way for us to compromise on broccoli. Surprisingly, I am fussier than husband when it comes to broccoli :)

Carlee

Sunday 20th of May 2018

Ha! But it's so good for you!

Unknown

Wednesday 2nd of May 2018

I am totally making this!

Carlee

Friday 4th of May 2018

Yay! I hope you love it!