11 Ham Casserole Recipes That Will Satisfy for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
This salty cut of pork adds a powerful flavor boost to our favorite slow-baked casseroles.
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Even the most well-received holiday feasts leave you with some food leftover. While extra mashed potatoes go fast and dessert is typically polished off the next day, ham can get relegated to the back of the fridge. It doesn't have to be that way thanks to our beloved ham casserole recipes that will put your leftovers to use in clever ways. They're easy to prepare, family-friendly, and include options suitable for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
If you have a hard time deciding between savory and sweet, start your morning off with a hybrid. Our Baked Stuffed French Toast, pictured here, is stuffed with ham and Gruyère cheese and finished with maple syrup. Baked French toast is much easier than cooking individual slices of the breakfast favorite on the stovetop. Other recipes here take classic casserole combinations like broccoli and cheese, potatoes and eggs, and spinach and rice and upgrade them with new and creative additions.
Another casserole dish that everyone knows and loves is macaroni and cheese. While you may not think of this comfort food as a traditional casserole, we say it is; its many layers of noodles and melted cheese result in a big baked pasta dish that your whole family can enjoy (and our recipe with ham slices has a protein-boost and welcome saltiness!). Be sure to top it off with homemade breadcrumbs for a golden-brown topping that gives the dish a lovely crunch.
If you didn't make ham for the holidays, not to worry. The meat can be found in just about any grocery store. Some of the following recipes in this collection also call for prosciutto—Italian dry-cured ham that typically comes thinly sliced, uncooked, and unsmoked. When you're searching for a dish that makes ham its star ingredient, look to our list of casserole recipes that highlight the protein and give you options for every meal of the day.
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Ham and Cheese Strata
Make ahead meals are so convenient for the cook and this one actually tastes better when it's prepared a day early because the Dijon mustard and smoked paprika egg mixture has extra time to soak into the bread, ham, and cheese.
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Baked Shells and Broccoli with Ham and Cheesy-Creamy Cauliflower Sauce
A whole head of cauliflower and a bunch of broccoli go into this vegetable-packed dish. The cheese sauce is made by puréeing skim milk, pecorino cheese, nutmeg, cauliflower, garlic, and shallots until it becomes silky and smooth. Top it off with toasted breadcrumbs for a contrast of creamy and crispy textures.
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Asparagus-and-Potato Gratin
Traditional potato gratin is brought to the next level by the addition of asparagus and salty-sweet prosciutto. Additionally, two cheeses—sharp Pecorino Romano and earthy goat cheese—deepen the flavor of this instant classic.
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Endive and Ham Gratin
Give ham the French treatment with this recipe that's like a croque monsieur in gratin form. Black Forest ham is wrapped around pleasantly bitter endives, while a rich béchamel sauce and nutty Gruyère cheese are layered on top.
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Macaroni and Cheese with Ham
The secret to this macaroni and cheese is using a touch of cayenne pepper and a little sliced ham, they add spicy and salty elements to the dish. Don't forget the double dose of cheese—the combination of yellow and white cheddar impart a sharpness and creamy texture when melted and bubbling.
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Fontina, Speck, and Onion Strata
Classic ham-and-cheese casserole is given an upgrade with this sophisticated take. Fontina cheese adds an incredibly rich and creamy texture that complements the slices of ham and chopped onion studded throughout.
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Cauliflower, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese Gratin
Don't let anyone tell you casseroles and gratins are boring. Tell them about this decadent dish that's made with lush ingredients, including goat cheese, two heads of cauliflower, and chopped prosciutto. Additionally, an unexpected splash of orange juice gives the entrée a pop of brightness.
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Spinach, Ham, and Rice Casserole
Made with our perfectly fluffy white rice, this savory casserole comes together in under an hour and is sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation. The ham adds a welcome saltiness while the spinach packs the dish with essential nutrients.
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Spinach and Prosciutto Lasagna
This weeknight-friendly take on lasagna takes just 10 minutes to prepare thanks to no-boil noodles, frozen spinach, and jarred sauce. Stir chopped prosciutto into the sauce to elevate its flavor and catch up on other tasks while it bakes in the oven.
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Ham-and-Potato Bake
In this nourishing crustless quiche, breakfast staples like ham, potatoes, and eggs are combined into a delicious entrée, while frozen broccoli is used for convenience and added nutritional value. The dish can be served hot, cold, or room temperature at any time of day.