CREAMY HAM PASTA CASSEROLE

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Top a rich casserole with a little crunch, and you've got a dish the whole family will love! -Marion Little, Humboldt, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 casseroles (9 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
3 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the celery, pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, milk and salt. In a very large bowl, combine the soup mixture, ham and mushrooms. Drain pasta; add to soup mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top with cracker crumbs. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Adisa Anuoluwapo Ruth
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I love the creamy sauce in this casserole. It's so rich and flavorful.


Olwethu Mndela
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This casserole is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Anioke Providence
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food for a cold winter night.


Rumaisa Bhoury
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics.


Noyon Ray
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I love the creamy sauce in this casserole. It's so rich and flavorful.


Tahir Hassan
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This casserole is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Jeannie Camarena
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food for a cold winter night.


Qazafikhan Qazafikhanqazafikhan
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics.


ashik sk34
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I love this casserole! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the ham adds a nice salty flavor.


Frank Tochukwu
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sajesh K
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Jerilyn Whitefeather
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This Creamy Ham Pasta Casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.