Ham Casserole Recipes

Ham casserole recipes are a great way to use leftover holiday ham. The two casserole recipes here will make you long for some leftover ham just so you can make the casseroles.

Asparagus, Rice and Ham Casserole

My cousin makes an asparagus rice dish that is delicious but this recipe beats it all to pieces. (Just don't tell her I said so!)

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3 cups cooked rice
1 cup diced celery
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup bread crumbs

Place the asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover and cook it until it's crisp-tender. Drain well.

In a greased 2-1/2-qt. casserole, mix the asparagus, cubed ham, cooked rice, diced celery and lemon pepper.

In a saucepan, mix the soup and the broth. Add the cheese and cook until the cheese is melted.

Pour the cheese mixture into the casserole with the ham mixture. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the crumbs. Cook and stir until the crumbs are browned. Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the casserole.

Bake the ham casserole at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes.

Mom's Ham Casserole Recipe

My mother used to love making casseroles and her ham casserole was one of my favorites. I don't have her actual recipe but this one is extremely close to the way I remember her's tasting.

2 cups peeled, cubed potatoes
1 large carrot, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 cups water
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
7 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.

In a saucepan, bring the cubed potatoes, sliced carrot, chopped celery and water to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for about 15 minute or until the vegetables are tender. Drain.

In a large skillet, saute the cubed ham, chopped green pepper and chopped onion in 3 tablespoons butter until they are tender. Add this mixture to the potato mixture. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. casserole dish.

In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter and stir in the flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook and stir slowly for about 2 minutes or until its nice and thick.

Reduce heat and then add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Pour over the ham mixture. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs.

Bake the ham casserole uncovered preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until it's heated through. Allow the casserole to rest bout 10 minutes before serving.

What better use could you make of leftover ham than to make either of these ham casserole recipes?