Ham and Noodle Casserole

This ham and noodle casserole is the cozy dinner you’ll crave after the holidays—or anytime you need to use up leftover ham. Creamy, cheesy, and so satisfying, it’s a classic comfort food that’s big on flavor but easy on effort. A good recipe strikes a balance between savory ham, tender noodles, a creamy sauce, and often a cheesy topping, creating a harmonious and addictive taste.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 446 kcal per serving

Ingredients

4 tablespoons - Butter
1 - Onion
1 cup - mushrooms
¼ cup - All-Purpose flour
2 cups - Milk
¼ tsp - Salt
¼ tsp - Pepper
1 tsp - Fresh thyme
½ cup - Chicken broth
8 ounces - Pasta
1 cup - Green peas
2 cups - Ham
¼ cup - parmesan cheese

Instructions

Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Once hot and melted, add the onions and cook until golden, about 4 minutes.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until your desired color and texture. (We did 4 minutes.)
Remove the onions and mushrooms to a small bowl.
Place the remaining butter in the pot.
Meanwhile, prepare the pasta according to package directions.
Whisk the flour into the hot, melted butter to form a roux, then whisk in the milk. Season with salt, pepper and thyme and cook for 8 minutes until thickened.
Stir in the chicken broth, pasta, green peas and cooked ham and cook until ham is warmed through.
Set oven to broil.
Pour the pasta mixture into an 8" x 8" casserole dish and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese overtop.
Place the casserole dish in the oven and broil until cheese is golden and melted.

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