Crescent Roll Ham and Broccoli Casserole

This easy ham and broccoli casserole comes together in just minutes for a quick weeknight dinner!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli ham casserole, easy ham and broccoli casserole, ham and broccoli casserole, leftover ham and broccoli casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings people

Calories 288kcal

1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury crescent roll dough (I like to use the Crescent Dough Sheets, which don’t have any perforations)
1 cup diced ham
1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen), cooked or steamed until tender and patted dry
1 small carrot, peeled, grated, and patted dry
⅔ cup Alfredo sauce
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup grated cheddar cheese or Colby Jack cheese
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or other herbs

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray. You can also use a 9 x 13-inch dish — it will just yield a slightly thinner crust and chicken layer.
Unroll crescent roll dough and press into the bottom of the prepared dish to form a crust. Tuck the ends of the dough under as needed to fit the pan. Bake for 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together Alfredo sauce, thyme, parsley, rosemary, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the ham, carrot, and broccoli; toss gently to combine. Remove the crust from the oven. Spread ham mixture in an even layer over the crescent roll dough. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
Bake for 18-23 more minutes, or until the crust is a deep golden brown and cooked through. Cut into squares, garnish, and serve.

Steam the broccoli (in the microwave or on the stovetop) or parboil it before adding it to the filling. Drain it well and pat it very dry. This will prevent the broccoli from releasing too much liquid in the casserole, and will therefore prevent a soggy crust.

If you don't have any leftover ham available, you can purchase a ham steak or diced ham from the grocery store to use in this recipe.

Look for a Pillsbury Crescent Dough “Sheet”, which is just like the crescent rolls, but without the perforations. That way you can just unroll the tube of dough and press it into the pan.

If using crescent roll dough instead of the crescent dough sheet, make sure to press and seal together the perforations before using the dough as a crust.

Use just enough Alfredo sauce to moisten and flavor the meat. You don’t want the filling too “wet,” or it can make the crust soggy.

Do not season with any salt until you have a chance to taste the dish. The ham adds a lot of salt on its own, so you might not need any more.

Garnish the crescent roll casserole with fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme), or add crushed red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.