Easy Ham Broccoli Casserole

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-comforting, this Easy Ham Broccoli Casserole is a one-dish wonder that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner. Loaded with tender broccoli florets, savory diced ham, fluffy rice, and a velvety cream of mushroom sauce, this casserole is topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and a buttery panko breadcrumb crust for the ultimate golden crunch. Ready in under an hour, it’s a quick and effortless way to turn hearty ingredients into a crowd-pleaser. Whether you're looking for a way to use up leftover ham or simply craving a satisfying comfort food dish, this baked casserole delivers rich flavors and wholesome goodness in every bite.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups ham, diced
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup milk
• 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cups white or brown rice, cooked
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

2. Blanch the broccoli florets by boiling them in salted water for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until fully mixed.

4. Add the cooked rice, diced ham, blanched broccoli, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl. Mix until the ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce.

5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.

7. In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cheese layer.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown.

9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (345.2g)

Calories		465
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		23.1 g	30%
	Saturated Fat	13.1 g	66%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.7 g
Cholesterol		87 mg	29%
Sodium		1665 mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate		37.3 g	14%
	Dietary Fiber	2.4 g	9%
	Total Sugars	6.6 g
Protein		27.6 g	55%
Vitamin D		1.1 mcg	5%
Calcium		403 mg	31%
Iron		2.1 mg	12%
Potassium		357 mg	8%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1256 cal (44.7%%)

Protein: 662 cal (23.6%%)

Carbs: 893 cal (31.8%%)