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cheesy ham casserole

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Cheesy Ham Casserole

This ham casserole recipe combines pasta and ham in an easy, from-scratch cheese sauce. It’s topped with buttery bread crumbs for a great family meal.

Ingredients :
  • 1 pound medium shells or rotini or penne
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ¾ cups milk
  • 1 cup half and half or light cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese or Gruyere cheese
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions :
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, butter, and parsley, set aside.
  2. Cook the pasta shells al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter, flour, and seasonings over medium heat and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Gradually add in milk, half and half, and Dijon, whisking until smooth after each addition. Once all of the milk/cream is added, whisk while bringing to a boil over medium heat. Allow to boil for 1 minute.
  5. Remove from heat and add 2 ½ cups cheddar, gruyere cheese, and parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Toss the cheese sauce with cooked pasta and ham and transfer to a 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over the casserole and top with the remaining ½ cup of cheese.
  7. Bake for 22-26 minutes or until heated through and topping is browned. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

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