Have leftover ham? This Ham and Broccoli Pasta Bake is a great way to use up those leftovers.
Want more baked pasta dishes? Try this Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, Spinach and Artichoke Tortellini Bake, or Baked Ravioli.
Once upon a time, a girl made a Honey Glazed Ham.
She made the said ham for dinner, and it was well enjoyed. The next day, some of that ham was used for lunch, and then again for dinner.
But every time this girl went to the refrigerator, that leftover ham kept staring at her. And for some strange, unknown reason, (maybe it’s because it was a ginormous ham and she has a small family), that ham didn’t seem to be disappearing. Even though her family was eating it.
So what did this girl do? She got creative. Changed things up and made some into Ham Risotto with Peas.
And when there was still some ham leftover the next night, she decided to use it in her dinner once again and make this Ham and Cheese Crescent Bake.
But guess what? There was still more of that ham waiting there in the refrigerator. She was just about at her wit’s end with this ham, but she decided to give it one more go.
And she was glad that she did.
The end.
Ham and Broccoli Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 8 oz country style egg noodles
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh broccoli cut into small pieces
- 1 cup cubed ham
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
- salt and pepper
- additional Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Stir in the cooked noodles. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Suzanne says
Easy , delicious,and my famiky loved it ! I used spaetzele noodles and doubled the recipe.
Deborah says
What a great idea to use spaetzele!
Andrew says
This sounds awesome, I’ve had a very similar ham and noodle salad with peas cold, but I haven’t had a hot casserole style version. I love the cold one, so I think it would probably be prudent for me to give this one a shot as well 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny says
Oh, this looks so creamy and delicious! My husband would love if I made this for us 🙂
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
This is a perfect way to use up leftover ham! Love it!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
You can never go wrong with a comforting pasta bake!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Such a cute story. Ham and broccoli pasta bake is perfect for leftovers. If you still have ham leftover, I’ll be there to help you out 🙂
Stephanie says
haha Loved your story. I’ll have to give some of these ham recipes a try. ^_^
Tracey says
My husband would gladly devour this (minus the broccoli, he’s a veggie hater) 🙂 I love that you’ve repurposed your ham in so many ways!
Bree {Skinny Mommy} says
Looks like awesome comfort food!
Joanne says
I always feel that way about chili after days and days of eating it! Good call turning the ham into a fabulous pasta dish!
Cheryl illinois says
Sounds wonderful and I too, have ham left over after having several dinners and making ham salad for sandwhiches.This recipe will be Fridays dinner. Thanks
carrian says
Crap, I still need to do the pinterest thing. Bah !!! Love the recipe and your site!
Belinda @themoonblushbaker says
You had me at ham and pasta bake. Carbs and salty pork I am in! What i need after the sweetness of easter
Tieghan says
Pasta! Yes! This looks delicious!
Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?! says
HA! Love the story 🙂
This pasta bake totally looks like a crowd pleaser! Great way to use up the leftover ham.
Rosa says
Scrumptious! A tatsy combo.
Cheers,
Rosa