Indulge in a culinary delight with our baked cheesy ham and spaghetti casserole, a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the classic flavors of spaghetti, ham, and cheese in a single casserole. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
This hearty casserole features a layer of tender spaghetti noodles, topped with savory ham, a creamy cheese sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. The combination of textures and flavors creates a satisfying meal that will please the whole family. You'll also find variations of this classic recipe, including a vegetarian version with roasted vegetables instead of ham, and a spicy version with the addition of diced jalapeños and chili powder.
If you're looking for a quick and easy meal, try our one-pot spaghetti recipe. This simple dish is made with spaghetti noodles cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce, with the addition of ground beef or turkey for a protein boost. And for a fun twist on traditional spaghetti, check out our spaghetti pie recipe. This unique dish features layers of spaghetti noodles, cheese, and your favorite toppings, all baked to perfection in a pie crust.
Whether you're a fan of classic spaghetti dishes or looking for something new and exciting, our collection of recipes has something for everyone. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking!
CHEESY HAM CASSEROLE
This easy cheesy ham casserole is the perfect way to use up your leftover ham and stretch it to feed a crowd!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix together topping ingredients, set aside.
- Cook shells al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, melt butter, flour and seasonings in a saucepan. Allow to cook 1 minute.
- Slowly add in cream and milk while whisking after each addition. The mixture will seem thick at first but will smooth out with each addition.
- Once all of the cream/milk is added, whisk while bringing to a boil over medium heat. Allow to boil 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 ½ cups cheddar, gruyere cheese, and parmesan until smooth.
- Mix cheese sauce with cooked pasta and ham and place in a 9x13 pan. Add topping and remaining ½ cup of cheese.
- Bake 22-26 minutes or until heated through and topping is browned. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Sodium 865 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HAM AND CHEESE PASTA BAKE
Creamy, cheesy Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake - with parmesan, mozzarella, and ham. This cheesy pasta is comfort food at it's best and a delicious weeknight meal.
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Dinner Casserole Comfort Food
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make pasta: Put a big pot of salted water onto boil on high heat for the pasta (4 quarts, 2 tablespoons salt). While the pasta water is heating, prep the other ingredients. Once the water has reached a rolling boil, add the pasta and stir so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Let the water return to a rolling boil and cook, uncovered, for 9 to 10 minutes, until the pasta is "al dente", cooked through but still slightly firm to the bite.
- Make roux: Melt the butter in a large (3 to 4 quart), thick-bottomed pot on medium heat. Add the minced garlic. Let the garlic sizzle for a few seconds. Add the flour and whisk so that any lumps are dissolved. Let the roux (flour and butter) bubble and cook for a minute or two.
- Make the sauce: Slowly add the milk and cream, a quarter cup at a time, whisking until incorporated after each addition. Increase the heat to medium high. Add 1⁄4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg and 1⁄2 teaspoon of ground black pepper. (You may want to increase these later to taste.) Add 1⁄2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Add half of the shredded Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, whisking until melted and incorporated into the sauce. Add 3/4 teaspoon of salt (again, you may want to increase this to taste). Stir in 1 cup of water (can use pasta cooking water if you want).
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Combine pasta with sauce, ham, parsley, onion greens: Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the sauce. Add the ham. Add the chopped parsley and onion greens or chives. Gently stir to combine. Taste, and add more nutmeg, salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 106 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 2392 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 28 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
HAM AND SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE WITH PEAS
Steps:
- Spray a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Heat oven to 350 F.
- Cook the spaghetti or linguine in boiling salted water following the package directions. Rinse, drain, and set aside.
- In a large sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, ham, green onion, if using, and parsley. Saute, stirring, until mushrooms are tender. Stir in flour until blended.
- Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, sherry, nutmeg , if using, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Stir in cream or half-and-half, half of the cheese, and peas.
- Add the pasta to the sauce mixture and stir to blend. Turn into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1086 mg, Fat 23 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 8 g
DELUXE HAM CASSEROLE
This is as good as comfort food gets. My family would have this every night of the week if I let them!
Provided by Extropian
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Stir in the macaroni. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ham and onion in melted butter until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir garlic into ham mixture and cook for about 2 minutes more; remove skillet from heat.
- Mix cooked pasta, Cheddar cheese, cream of celery soup, peas, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and garlic powder into the ham mixture until well mixed.
- Transfer pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle French-fried onions atop casserole and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 916 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
SPAGHETTI HAM BAKE
"My sister passed along the recipe for this convenient casserole," says Mary Killion of Hermiston, Oregon. "I appreciate being able to freeze one pan for a hectic day. The generous portions are bound to feed a hungry family or an extra mouth or two that show up at your table."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Stir in the ham, soup, sour cream, mushrooms, onion, olives if desired, mustard, seasoned salt and Worcestershire sauce. , Transfer to two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. In a small bowl, toss bread crumbs and butter; add cheese. Sprinkle over casseroles. , Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 2 months. Bake the remaining casserole, uncovered, at 325° for 30 minutes or until heated through., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
BAKED CHEESY HAM AND SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
This is a favorite dish of mine for leftover ham. I like to use a mix of parmesan and white cheddar or you can use a monterey jack cheese if you prefer that, but it is just creamy and comforting. I love to bake a ham once a month. I cut it up and freeze and that way I always have a quick meal waiting to be put together. So many people only cook ham on holidays, but it is a great resource and inexpensive. Give this a try for a nice way to use your leftovers and good comfort food on a chilly night.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h4m
Yield 4-6 Individual Servings, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pasta -- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package in a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Ham and Vegetables -- Now in that same large pot you cooked the pasta in, add the butter and heat to medium. Then the mushrooms, ham, onion, scallions, parsley and cook until the mushrooms and onions are soft.
- Sauce -- To the vegetables, add the flour and stir until well blended. Then the broth, sherry, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Go easy on the salt because the broth and ham are both salty. Cook and stir until the sauce mixture thickens on medium to medium high heat. Reduce to medium and add in the cream, 1/2 of the parmesan, 1/2 of the white cheddar and the peas.
- Combine and Bake -- Add the drained pasta to the vegetable and cheese sauce and toss well. Spray a casserole dish 13x9 or similar with Pam or a nonstick spray and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the pasta mix into the casserole and top with the extra cheese. Bake about 30 minutes until bubbly and the cheese get nice and brown on top. Let set 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to firm up.
- This is a absolutely great casserole. I have also done this same recipe with leftover turkey or chicken and was just as good. And don't be afraid to use a sharp cheddar or even a swiss cheese as well. I just happen to like the white cheddar and parmesan best.
CHEESY SPAGHETTI BAKE
With all the favorite ingredients of spaghetti and meat sauce, this recipe makes two hearty family-style casseroles. It's great for entertaining or a potluck. -Sue Braunschweig, Delafield, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 casseroles (12 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and place in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes; set aside. , In two Dutch ovens or stock pots, cook the beef, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. To each pot, add 2 cups of milk, two cans of tomato soup, one can of mushroom soup and 1 cup of cheese. Bring to a boil. , Spoon over spaghetti (spaghetti will absorb liquid during baking). Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and top is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh ham, sharp cheddar cheese, and flavorful spaghetti are all essential.
- Don't overcook the spaghetti. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Use a large casserole dish to ensure that the casserole cooks evenly.
- Sprinkle some bread crumbs on top of the casserole before baking for a crispy crust.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving, so that it has time to set.
Conclusion:
This baked cheesy ham and spaghetti casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of savory ham, gooey cheese, and tender spaghetti, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#weeknight #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #occasion #main-dish #pasta #easy #beginner-cook #dietary #comfort-food #meat #pasta-rice-and-grains #spaghetti #taste-mood #4-hours-or-less
You'll also love