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.
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Gilberto Jordan
[email protected]This casserole was a bit bland for my taste, but I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Cindy Harrod
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Matthew Escamilla
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and turned out great. Thanks for the recipe!
Taj Boltong
[email protected]I will definitely be making this again. It was a hit with my family.
Shahid Wasim
[email protected]Delicious!
saze sharma
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and turned out great. The flavors were perfect and the cheese was melted and bubbly. I will definitely be making this again.
Mrasa Thoai
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less cheese next time.
Nadia Adeel
[email protected]This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. I will definitely be making this again, but I will add more spices next time.
Danish
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out perfect. It was cheesy, gooey, and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Kedir Abdi
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and turned out great. The flavors were perfect and the cheese was melted and bubbly. I will definitely be making this again.
Wade Maxwell
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.
AHAD Jutt
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The ham and spaghetti were perfectly cooked, and the cheese was gooey and melted. I will definitely be making this again.