Lighter Ham Noodle Casserole
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this Lighter Ham Noodle Casserole—a wholesome twist on a classic family favorite. Packed with tender egg noodles, savory diced ham, and a medley of colorful peas and carrots, this dish is lightened up with reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup, low-fat sour cream, and skim milk while still delivering rich, creamy satisfaction. Topped with a golden layer of reduced-fat cheddar cheese and crispy whole wheat bread crumbs, it’s a healthier option that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve it up straight from the oven for a deliciously bubbly, hearty meal everyone will adore.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1.5 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cup low-fat sour cream
- 0.25 cup skim milk
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.75 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray and set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup, low-fat sour cream, skim milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
Add the cooked egg noodles, diced ham, and frozen peas and carrots mix to the bowl. Gently toss everything together until fully coated with the sauce.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole mixture.
In a small bowl, mix the whole wheat bread crumbs with 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or spray lightly with cooking spray). Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the cheese layer for a golden, crispy topping.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread crumb topping is golden brown.
Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Lighter Ham Noodle Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
372 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.5 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1163 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 362 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.
