Best 6 Quick Ham Macaroni Casserole Recipes

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**Savory and Comforting: A Culinary Journey Through Ham Macaroni Casserole Recipes**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our curated collection of ham macaroni casserole recipes, a harmonious blend of classic comfort food and modern culinary flair. These recipes cater to diverse preferences, from quick and easy weeknight meals to elaborate dishes perfect for special occasions. Savor the richness of ham, the comforting embrace of macaroni, and the symphony of flavors that come together in each casserole. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes promise a satisfying and delicious experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HAM AND MACARONI CASSEROLE



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A twist on traditional macaroni and cheese, this Ham and Macaroni Casserole is an easy casserole and is a great use for leftover ham.

Provided by Wendy O'Neal

Time 53m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ham, cubed
1 large onion, diced
1 pound elbow macaroni
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup sour cream
10 3/4 oz cream of chicken soup (1 can)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 F.
  • On stovetop, bring 4 qts of water to a boil. Add onion and macaroni; cook for 8 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain and return to pot. Add ham, cheese, sour cream, and soup. Pour into a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and pour melted butter on top.
  • Bake at 400 F for 30 minutes or until heated and golden. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1

QUICK HAM & MACARONI CASSEROLE



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This is one of those recipes that I made up on my way home from work one night when I didn't have anything planned for supper.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package macaroni and cheese mix
1 package frozen broccoli
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups ham, diced

Steps:

  • Follow directions on Macaroni and cheese Box.
  • Add Broccoli to boiling Macaroni when timer is the same as Broccoli cook time.
  • Drain.
  • Add cheese mix to noodles& broccoli.
  • Then add ham and soup.
  • Heat through and serve.

CREAMY HAM 'N' MACARONI



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The original comfort food, macaroni and cheese gets a makeover with the addition of cubed ham and grated Parmesan. Kids will love it! -Christy Looper, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in the milk, bouillon and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese, ham, Parmesan cheese and macaroni., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM



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If you like, use just one type of cheddar or mix with another melting cheese, such as pepper Jack, Muenster, Swiss, or mozzarella.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound elbow pasta
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional)
1 1/4 cups shredded yellow cheddar cheese (5 ounces)
1 1/4 cups shredded white cheddar cheese (5 ounces)
8 ounces ham, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 slices white sandwich bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente; drain and reserve. Meanwhile, in a 5-quart heavy pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in flour to coat onion. In a slow steady stream, whisk in milk until there are no lumps.
  • Cook, whisking often, until mixture is thick and bubbly and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in cayenne, if using, and 1 cup each yellow and white cheddar cheese. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Toss pasta with cheese mixture; fold in ham. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or individual dishes. Set aside.
  • In a food processor, pulse bread until large crumbs form. Toss together with remaining 1/4 cup each white and yellow cheddar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top pasta with breadcrumb mixture. Bake until top is golden, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g

ULTIMATE MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM CASSEROLE



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Elbow macaroni in a rich cheese sauce combining the creamy smoothness of Velveeta and the tangy flavor of real cheddar laced with bits of sweet virgina ham. Comfort food at its best!!!

Provided by Joanne117

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 ounces Velveeta cheese
10 ounces quality sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup breadcrumbs
10 tablespoons butter
1 large onion
1/4 cup flour (heaping don't level)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt, then season to taste
1 dash pepper
1 quart whole milk
16 ounces elbow macaroni
2 -3 cups virginia ham, diced (optional)

Steps:

  • Grate onion, drain juice, set aside. Cube most of Velveeta, shred remaining 2 oz. Put a pot of water on to boil. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in small dish (for breadcrumbs), and melt 6 tablespoons butter in another large saucepan.
  • When butter in large saucepan is melted, sauté onion until golden. Add breadcrumbs to the 4 tablespoons of butter, and stir well, on medium heat, until golden brown (will take a while, keep stirring). When onion is golden, add flour, stir well and cook (while stirring) about 2 minutes. Add dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Then add milk gradually, while stirring.
  • Cook on medium heat until sauce comes to a boil and thickens, stirring often. Add salt, then cubed Velveeta. Then add all shredded cheddar except 1 ½ cups. When cheese is melted taste to see if more salt is needed. Add ham and stir well. Cook macaroni about 6 or 7 minutes, should still be a little firm. Drain well and add to cheese sauce mixture. Spray a 9 X13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. Fill with cheese macaroni mixture, and spread evenly. Dot top with remaining Velveeta, then mix remaining cheddar with bread crumbs and spread evenly on top of macaroni mixture. Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 27.3, Cholesterol 132.4, Sodium 1610.7, Carbohydrate 71.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 13.9, Protein 32.3

DELUXE HAM CASSEROLE



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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

3 cups elbow macaroni
cooking spray
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup cubed ham
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup milk
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions, crushed

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

Tips:

  • For a cheesier casserole, use a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • If you don't have macaroni, you can use other small pasta shapes like shells or penne.
  • To save time, you can use a pre-cooked ham or deli ham.
  • For a more flavorful casserole, add some diced vegetables like onion, celery, or bell pepper.
  • If you want a crispy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs or crushed crackers on top of the casserole before baking.

Conclusion:

This quick ham macaroni casserole is a delicious and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham. With a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a hearty and satisfying casserole that the whole family will enjoy.

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