Ham Rice Cheese Casserole
Dive into the ultimate comfort food with this Ham Rice Cheese Casserole—a hearty, flavor-packed dish that combines tender cooked rice, savory diced ham, and creamy cheddar cheese into a baked masterpiece. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this easy casserole recipe features a creamy base of milk and cream of mushroom soup, enhanced with sautéed onions, garlic, and a touch of seasoning for extra depth of flavor. A golden, crispy topping made from buttery bread crumbs and melted cheese adds an irresistible crunch. Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to six, this versatile dish is a delicious way to use leftover ham while satisfying all your cheesy, carb-loving cravings. Serve fresh from the oven for a crowd-pleasing, comforting meal everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, diced ham, sautéed onion and garlic mixture, cream of mushroom soup, milk, 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Transfer the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with the olive oil to coat. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Top the bread crumbs with the remaining 0.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your comforting Ham Rice Cheese Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1818 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.5 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 394 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.
