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Ham Broccoli Pasta Casserole

Ham Broccoli Pasta Casserole is made with a creamy, cheesy sauce, packed with pasta, diced ham, chopped broccoli, and topped with more cheese.

This small batch casserole recipe makes a perfect amount for two as a lunch, dinner, or date night. It is easy and quick, ready in about 35 minutes.

I’m a huge lover of plain old macaroni and cheese! My husband, however, loves to have as many extra goodies as possible added in. So this cheesy pasta casserole was a hug hit and it’s really delicious too!

Ham Pasta Broccoli Casserole in a baking dish.
Ham Pasta Broccoli Casserole

This is a perfect dish to use up some left over ham from Christmas or Easter.

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How to make Creamy Ham Pasta Bake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Spray two 20 ounce oven safe baking dishes with non-stick spray and set aside. Click for 20 ounce oven safe dishes.

Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain.

At the same time, in a medium sauce pan, heat the oil over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 or 2 minutes.

Whisk in the milk and heat until hot but not boiling.

Add the cream cheese, salt, and cracked black pepper. Cook until cheese is melted and combined, stirring often.

Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of grated white cheddar cheese and keep slowly mixing until cheese is completely melted and combined.

cheese sauce cooking in a pan with a whisk.

Add the cooked pasta, diced ham, and chopped broccoli to the cream cheese mixture in the pan. Mix together until combined.

creamy pasta and ham in a sauce pan with a wooden spoon.

Remove from the heat and pour the mixture into the two oven safe baking dishes, divided evenly.

Broccoli Cream Pasta in two oven safe bowls.
Broccoli Cream Pasta

Top with the remaining 1/4 cup grated white cheddar cheese, divided evenly.

Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake topped with shredded cheese.
Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake

Bake for about 20 minutes.

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Creamy Broccoli Pasta Bake

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Yield: Serves 2

Ham Broccoli Pasta Casserole

Cheesy Ham Broccoli Bake

Ham Broccoli Pasta Casserole is made with a creamy, cheesy sauce, packed with pasta, ham and broccoli, and topped with more cheese. This recipe makes a perfect amount for two as a lunch, dinner, or date night. It is easy and quick, ready in about 35 minutes.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces pasta (uncooked)
  • 1 teaspoon cooking oil
  • 1 clove jarred minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 cup diced ham
  • 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 C).
  2. Spray two 20 ounce oven safe baking dishes with non-stick spray and set aside. Click for 20 ounce oven safe dishes.
  3. Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain.
  4. At the same time, in a medium sauce pan, heat the oil over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 or 2 minutes.
  5. Whisk in the milk and heat until hot but not boiling.
  6. Add the cream cheese, salt, and cracked black pepper. Cook until cheese is melted and combined, stirring often.
  7. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of grated white cheddar cheese and keep slowly mixing until cheese is completely melted and combined.
  8. Add the cooked pasta, diced ham, and chopped broccoli to the cream cheese mixture in the pan. Mix together until combined.
  9. Remove from the heat and pour the mixture into the two oven safe baking dishes, divided evenly.
  10. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup grated white cheddar cheese, divided evenly.
  11. Bake for about 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 731Saturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 956mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 33g

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Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Casserole in a baking dish.
Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Casserole

Melanie

Monday 22nd of November 2021

I used your recipe as a base; cleaned some odd & ends out of my fridge. Diced up a little bit of carrot; some onion; had some flavored soft cream cheese - used a couple of heaping tablespoons of that; and finished off with some bacon bits. Thanks for the idea!

Zona

Tuesday 23rd of November 2021

Hi Melanie, you're welcome. Glad you found some tasty ingredients to use :)

Ann

Thursday 17th of June 2021

This was the easiest recipe to follow. And least bit of clean up. Never having this combination before it has turned out to be a favorite. So creamy and delicious. Definitely on our menu. Thanks!!!

Zona

Friday 18th of June 2021

Hi Ann, I'm happy to hear you are enjoying this recipe, thank you!

Karly

Monday 29th of January 2018

LOVE this- so simple, classic flavors but so delicious! Definitely need to try!

Zona

Tuesday 30th of January 2018

Thank you Karly! It is really delicious, let me know if you like it :)

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