Ham and Noodle Casserole

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5 from 10 votes

This easy ham noodle casserole is a simple and flavorful way to take advantage of leftovers!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword Easy Ham Casserole, ham and noodle bake, ham and noodle casserole, ham noodle casserole, leftover ham recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 405kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, or cream of celery soup (I use a combination of cream of mushroom and cream of celery soups)
1 cup milk
¼ cup sour cream or 1-2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard (optional)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
¼ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
3 cups diced cooked ham (about 1 lb. total)
Optional additions: 2-3 cups of veggies of your choice, such as frozen French-style green beans, frozen peas, or frozen (thawed) broccoli florets (I use a 10-ounce package of frozen peas)
1-2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or chopped fresh chives

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of well salted boiling water according to the package directions for al dente. Don't overcook the noodles, since they will continue to bake in the oven. Drain.
Meanwhile, whisk together the condensed soups, milk, and optional sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder (if using) in a large bowl.
Stir in the drained noodles, ham, and vegetables (if using). Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with foil. Bake until the filling is hot and bubbly, about 25-30 minutes. Remove the cover, and sprinkle the cheese on top.
Return the dish to the oven (uncovered) just until the cheese melts, about 5-10 more minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

We prefer the Campbells Heart Healthy soups, which have less sodium.

Add any flavor boosters based on what's in your kitchen. For instance, sour cream or Dijon mustard offer zesty tang; garlic powder and onion powder give the dish a bit more savory flavor. You might also like cayenne pepper (to make it spicy), thyme, basil, oregano, chives, or Italian seasoning.

If you'd like to include some vegetables in your dish, feel free to get creative. Good options include frozen French-cut green beans, frozen (thawed) baby broccoli florets, frozen peas, or sauteed celery, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, asparagus, or carrots. Canned vegetables from your pantry are also fine!

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