Ham Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with hearty goodness, this Ham Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This one-dish wonder combines tender broccoli florets, savory diced ham, fluffy white rice, and melty cheddar cheese, all brought together with a creamy base of cream of mushroom soup and a touch of milk. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake in the oven, this casserole is as easy as it is satisfying. Perfect for using up leftover ham, it’s a kid-friendly meal loaded with flavor and a dose of veggies! Serve it alongside a crisp side salad for a complete, crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- teaspoons salt (optional, to taste)
- 1 as needed non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
If using fresh broccoli florets, steam them in a pot of boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. If using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain thoroughly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, steamed broccoli, diced ham, cooked onions, cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well until evenly coated.
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed (keep in mind the ham and soup may already be salty).
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbling and the cheese on top is melted and golden brown.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2791 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 128.0 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.7 g | 354% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 532 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 11859 mg | 516% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.4 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.6 g | ||
| Protein | 196.2 g | 392% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 2337 mg | 180% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3722 mg | 79% | |
*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.
