Ham and Rice Casserole

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Stir together this easy ham and rice casserole with about 5 minutes of prep!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword ham and rice casserole, ham casserole, ham casserole recipes, leftover ham casserole recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 5

Servings people

Calories 493kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, not diluted (or sub with cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup)
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or milk
½ teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Lawry’s brand)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 cups (about ¾ lb.) cooked, diced ham
1 (12.6 oz) bag frozen baby broccoli florets (or cuts)
1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°F). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add condensed soup, milk, seasoned salt, and pepper to the prepared dish. Whisk until completely combined.
Stir in uncooked rice, diced ham, frozen broccoli, and ½ cup of the grated cheese. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Use a fork to fluff the rice. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the remaining grated cheese. Place the dish under the broiler for a couple of minutes, just until the cheese melts.
Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired, and serve!

Notes

This recipe is specifically designed and tested with uncooked long grain white rice. Do not substitute with brown rice, wild rice, or instant rice -- all of which require different amounts of liquid and different cooking times.

The total cooking time will vary on a number of factors, including the type of pan that you use and your individual oven. Glass or ceramic baking dishes will take longer than metal pans, for instance. To know when your casserole is done, taste a bite of the rice. The rice should be tender and the liquid should be absorbed.

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