**Grandma's Ham Casserole: A Comforting and Easy Dish for Family Gatherings**
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Grandma's Ham Casserole, a classic dish that has been passed down through generations. This hearty casserole combines savory ham, tender noodles, and a creamy sauce, creating a comforting and satisfying meal that is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy weeknight dinner. With variations ranging from a simple and traditional version to a cheesy and broccoli-packed rendition, this versatile casserole offers something for everyone. Discover the secrets behind this timeless recipe and explore the different variations that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul.
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
GRANDMA'S HAM
This is an easy delicious ham that my grandma has made every year for Christmas, I got to make it for the first time last year for my family and it is always wonderful and beautiful.
Provided by Fawn
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Whole
Time 4h40m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place ham in a roasting pan.
- Pour ginger ale into the roasting pan. Rub brown sugar over the ham. Attach pineapple slices to outside of ham with toothpicks. Secure a cherry into the middle of each pineapple slice again using toothpicks. Pour reserved pineapple juice into pan with ginger ale. Tent aluminum foil over the ham.
- Bake ham in preheated oven for 4 hours. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking another 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 148.1 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 51.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 2846.8 mg, Sugar 18.8 g
GRANDMA'S GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE
As the title suggests, this was my Grandmother's recipe. I've tweaked the amount of cheese and sour cream depending on what I've got in the fridge and it always turns out great! My mother has suggested this was made up as a way to use up ingredients in the fridge.
Provided by LaDonna Langwell
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix sugar, salt, garlic salt and tomato sauce into ground beef; simmer until flavors blend, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cover skillet, and cool to room temperature.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Mix sour cream, cream cheese, and onion in a bowl.
- Scoop half the noodles into the prepared casserole dish; top with half the sour cream mixture. Spoon half the ground beef mixture atop sour cream layer. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients. Top casserole with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar cheese has browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 120.1 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1596.6 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
GRANDMA'S HAM, CHEESE, & POTATO CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all ingredients except corn flakes and butter.
- Place casserole mixture in greased 9x13 pan, sprinkle with corn flakes, and drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
GRANDMA'S HAM CASSEROLE
This is a casserole my grandmother would serve using her leftover ham from Easter. I also make it to use up leftover ham, or I buy a ham slice and make it anytime because so many people like it. Enjoy!
Provided by TasteTester
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut cauliflower into florets (about 3 cups). Cook in boiling salted water to cover 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender; drain and set aside.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, until mixture begins to thicken. Lower heat to medium. Add cheese and sour cream, stirring until cheese melts. (Do not boil.).
- Stir cauliflower, ham and mushrooms into cheese sauce; pour into a 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over casserole. Cut 1 tablespoon butter into pieces and sprinkle evenly over breadcrumbs.
- Bake casserole, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.4, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 103.2, Sodium 332.3, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 22.2
Tips:
- Use a good quality ham for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a ham bone, you can use a ham steak or a package of pre-cooked ham.
- You can use any type of cheese that you like in this recipe. Cheddar, Swiss, and Monterey Jack are all good choices.
- If you don't have any cream of celery soup, you can make your own by blending together 1 cup of celery, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1/4 cup of butter.
- Serve the casserole hot with a side of mashed potatoes or rice.
Conclusion:
Grandma's ham casserole is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy sauce, tender ham, and cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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