One Pot Ham and Noodle Casserole Recipe
This delicious one pot ham and noodle casserole is super simple to make and tastes scrumptious. Having leftover ham is something we enjoy because easy recipes like this family favorite ham casserole can be whipped up in minutes.
This is an easy way to make use of leftovers and create a delicious, filling meal. If you love leftover recipes, try my other ham favorites like ham and bean soup or ham broccoli rice casserole.
With leftover ham, this casserole can be on the table in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for an easy weeknight meal or a last-minute potluck dish.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy
- Hearty, creamy, and filling
- A great way to use leftover ham
- The perfect weeknight meal or potluck dish
- Kid-friendly
- Great for meal prep
Key Ingredients
- Leftover Ham: Give the casserole a smoky, salty flavor, making the casserole cozy and filling.
- Egg Noodle: Soak up all the creamy broth and make this recipe a one pot meal.
- Heavy Cream: Give the sauce its rich, creamy texture.
- peppery Jack & Monterey Jack Cheese: this combo adds creamy, cheesy goodness and a little pop of spice.
- Onions & Garlic: Give the dish a classic, homestyle aromatic undertone.
- Slap Ya Mama Seasoning: Add a bit of heat and a bold flavor that keeps the sauce from tasting bland.
Variations
- Swap the Protein: Try leftover chicken, turkey, boneless pork loin, or oven baked beef brisket in place of ham.
- Change the Pasta: Any short pasta variety will work, so you can use whatever you have on hand.
- Switch Out the Cheese: Try sharp cheddar, cheddar, Swiss, or even Mozzarella in place of Pepper Jack for a milder dish. You can even use one type of cheese.
- Extra Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or diced jalapenos for more heat.
- Change the Veggies: Try adding frozen mixed vegetables or mushrooms.
How to Make One Pot Ham and Noodle Casserole
- Saute the onions until translucent. Then, add the garlic and saute until fragrant.
- Add the remaining ingredients, stir, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the peas. Cook until the pasta is tender.
- Trun off the heat, mix in the cheese and sour cream, and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- A Dutch oven works best for this recipe. Otherwise, use a heavy-bottom pot.
- Don’t worry if the noodles aren’t fully submerged at first. They’ll sink in as they soften.
- Cook the noodles until just tender to avoid a mushy dish.
- Let the dish sit for a few minutes so the sauce can thicken up.
One Pot Ham and Noodle Casserole FAQs
Leftover smoked ham and ham steak work very well in ham and noodle casserole.
You can store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Yes, you can. Although heavy cream is used in the sauce, it’s not so prevalent that the sauce will break when reheated.
Egg noodles cook extremely quickly. Watch them closely and stop cooking as soon as they begin to soften. The heat from the dish will continue to cook them to al dente.
Great Pairings for This Casserole
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One Pot Ham and Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover ham, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 32 oz chicken broth (4 cups)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 15 oz can peas, drained
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded (any cheese will work)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (any cheese will work)
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Using a large stock pot or Dutch oven, melt butter and saute onions for 4-5 minutes over medium heat until onions are translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Next, add diced ham, chicken broth, heavy cream, seasoning, salt, pepper. Stir.
- Stir in pasta, cover and bring to a boil then reduce heat to low/medium and add peas. Stir. (it's okay if the pasta is not completely covered with liquid)
- Cover and continue cooking until noodles are tender.
- Turn off heat and add cheese and sour cream.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Here are a few enhanced pics that are the perfect size for pinning to Pinterest.
Enjoy, Terri
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Thank you Debbie! :)