This cheesy ham and noodle casserole is a hearty, filling, and easy dinner. It serves six and is the perfect way to use any leftover ham!
It costs around $10.07 to make this casserole. The casserole serves six for about $1.68 per serving.
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Easy Weeknight Dinner
Hi Friends,
My go-to solution after Easter or Christmas is this Ham and Noodle Casserole. It’s perfect when you want something easy but need to use all that leftover ham.
But honestly, I don’t just save it for the holidays—I make it all year long because it’s pure comfort food!
With only 10 minutes of prep, you can have dinner on the table in under an hour, which is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It’s filling, cheesy, and always a hit with the whole family.
What I Love About This Ham and Noodle Casserole
- Simple Ingredients: Most of the ingredients are pantry staples or easy to find.
- Quick Prep Time: This recipe takes 10 minutes to assemble before baking.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: You can assemble this casserole the day before you need it and then bake it when ready.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Liquid measuring cup
- Measuring cups and spoons
- mixing bowl
- mixing spoon
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
- 12-ounce bag of egg noodles – $2.12
- 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup – $1.00
- ½ cup sour cream – $0.57
- ⅓ cup milk – $0.06
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder – $0.02
- ½ teaspoon onion powder – $0.04
- ½ teaspoon salt – $0.01
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper – $0.02
- 2 cups ham – $3.74
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese – $2.49
The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. Check out Budget Recipes Explained to learn more about how I price the recipes. The pricing for this recipe was updated in October 2024.
How to make Ham and Noodle Casserole
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
- First, cook the noodles according to the package directions.
- Whisk together the soup, sour cream, milk, and seasonings in a large bowl.
- Then, stir in the ham, cooked noodles, and 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese.
- Next, pour the mixture into a greased 13×9-inch baking dish and top it with the remaining cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Finally, remove the foil from the baking dish and bake for another five to ten minutes before serving.
Recipe Variations
- Instead of cream of mushroom soup, you can use cream of chicken or celery.
- If canned cream of mushroom soup isn’t your thing, you can make homemade soup with this Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe.
Storage Tips
SERVE: As with most recipes with dairy products, you shouldn’t leave this Ham and Noodle Casserole out for longer than two hours.
STORE: Cover and store the casserole in the refrigerator for about five days.
FREEZE: This Ham and Noodle Casserole is best frozen before it’s cooked. Place the casserole mixture in either a freezer-safe container or zipper top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
DEFROST AND COOK: Deforst the casserole mixture overnight in the refrigerator. You may need to mix in a tablespoon of sour cream or two if the mixture is too dry. Then, transfer it to a pan and bake as per the instructions below.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use any type of short noodle for this casserole. Some examples of other kinds of pasta that will work for this recipe include penne, rotini, or bowtie pasta.
Initially, you will want to bake the dish covered to help keep the dish from drying out. Bake the dish for twenty to twenty-five minutes covered, remove the foil, and bake for five to ten more minutes. The last few minutes of baking without the foil will create a delicious, slightly crispy cheese topping!
You can easily add vegetables like broccoli, peas, or even spinach. For additional protein, try adding bacon, chicken, or turkey.
Recipe Tip
When whisking the soup, sour cream, and milk together, be sure the mixture is smooth before adding the noodles and ham. This ensures the casserole has a creamy, even texture with no chunks.
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Cheesy Ham and Noodle Casserole
Recipe Cost 10.07 Serving Cost 1.68Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Liquid measuring cup
- Measuring cups and spoons
- mixing bowl
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 12 oz bag uncooked egg noodles
- 10.5 oz can condensed cream of mushroom or chicken soup undiluted
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup milk whole or 2%
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked ham diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
COOK NOODLES:
- Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
PREP OVEN AND BAKING DISH:
- Move oven rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly coat a 13×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
ASSEMBLE CASSEROLE:
- In a large bowl whisk together soup, sour cream, milk and seasonings.
- Stir in ham, cooked noodles and 1 ½ cup shredded cheese until well blended.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.
BAKE:
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and take the foil off and return to oven for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly.
SERVE:
- Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Amanda says
The whole family loved this Ham and Noodle Casserole. A new regular in our house.
Whitney says
This is a great Sunday night comfort meal everyone will love. I also love that it is so simple to make!
Tavo says
I love easy-to-make casseroles, and this one was my first pasta-based casserole! it was so yummy!
Shelby says
This recipe is the perfect example of a dish that’s simple yet delicious! I also love the idea of using leftover ham.
dana says
This was the perfect way to use up our leftover Easter ham! Thank you!