Easy Ham and Cheese Noodle Bake with Peas
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Easy Ham and Cheese Noodle Bake with Peas—comfort food at its finest! This creamy, cheesy casserole combines tender egg noodles, savory diced ham, sweet pops of peas, and a luscious homemade cheese sauce made with cheddar and mozzarella. Topped with golden, buttery breadcrumbs, it bakes to a bubbly, irresistible perfection in just 25 minutes. Perfect for using up leftover ham, this one-pan wonder is a family-friendly meal that’s quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and easy on the cleanup. Serve it straight from the oven with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner. This easy casserole recipe delivers big on taste and is sure to become a weeknight favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.5 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream to the roux, stirring continuously, until the mixture becomes smooth and thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and mix in 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar and 0.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, diced ham, thawed peas, and cheese sauce. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and evenly sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with olive oil and mix until the breadcrumbs are lightly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the cheese layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3834 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.8 g | 288% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.6 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 922 mg | 307% | |
| Sodium | 11638 mg | 506% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.7 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.6 g | ||
| Protein | 237.8 g | 476% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 3034 mg | 233% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2477 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
