This Macaroni and Ham Casserole is the perfect evolution of mac and cheese. Ham, the rich, cheesy flavor of macaroni and cheese, mushroom, and pimentos come together to create a rich, cheesy recipe!
This easy cheesy recipe can serve as a side dish that's perfect for almost any meal, or you can serve it as an easy dinner recipe with a side salad and some garlic bread.
Macaroni and Ham Casserole
If there are two things I love more than anything else, it's mac and cheese and casseroles. They're both such classic comfort foods that you just can't beat. Or maybe you can.
I think I found a way to beat them both. I just put them both together. That's how I cam up with this delicious casserole. It's a fully loaded mac and cheese recipe that I converted into a casserole for the ultimate comfort food.
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Macaroni and Ham Casserole Ingredients
You'll only need a few basic ingredients to make this recipe, and you'll find most of them in your kitchen right now. Anything you don't have is just a quick trip to the grocery store away.
The ingredients are all listed right here, but you'll find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Milk
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Ham - cooked and diced
- Macaroni
- Jarred mushrooms - drained
- Pimentos - diced
- Dry minced onion
- Cheddar cheese
How to Make Macaroni and Ham Casserole
This is a casserole recipe, so it's super easy to make. It's just a matter of mixing and baking. That's all there is to it. You'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time.
The recipe highlights are right here, but check the recipe card for the exact instructions.
1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and prepare baking dish with nonstick spray
2: Combine the milk and cream soup. Mix in everything else but the cheese.
3: Bake until golden and set.
4: Add cheese and bake until bubbly and melted.
5: Let rest and enjoy!
Allow your Macaroni and Ham Casserole to rest for 5 minutes, serve, and enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations
- Add diced jalapenos for a spicy kick.
- Try bacon instead of ham.
- Try bacon AND ham!
- You can use your favorite short noodles for this recipe.
- I love cheddar cheese, but feel free to use your favorite.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
FAQ
What is macaroni and ham casserole?
Macaroni and ham casserole is a fully loaded version of mac and cheese casserole loaded with ham, pimentos, and mushrooms.
Why is my macaroni and ham casserole watery?
If you didn't drain your mushrooms, or you didn't drain them enough, your casserole will be watery.
Why is my macaroni and ham casserole dry?
If you don't use enough liquid, there won't be enough to be absorbed by the noodles and create the saucy texture.
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Macaroni and Ham Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups ham cooked & diced
- 1 cup dry macaroni
- 4 oz can or jar mushrooms drained
- 2 tablespoons pimentos diced
- 1 tablespoon dry onion minced
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and prepare baking dish with nonstick spray
- In a large bowl whisk milk and soup together until smooth
- Add in all remaining ingredients except cheese
- Spoon into baking dish
- Bake 45 minutes to an hour
- Remove from oven and sprinkle on cheese
- Bake 10-15 minutes more
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