Ham Rice Cheese Casserole

Dive into the ultimate comfort food with this Ham Rice Cheese Casserole—a hearty, flavor-packed dish that combines tender cooked rice, savory diced ham, and creamy cheddar cheese into a baked masterpiece. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this easy casserole recipe features a creamy base of milk and cream of mushroom soup, enhanced with sautéed onions, garlic, and a touch of seasoning for extra depth of flavor. A golden, crispy topping made from buttery bread crumbs and melted cheese adds an irresistible crunch. Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to six, this versatile dish is a delicious way to use leftover ham while satisfying all your cheesy, carb-loving cravings. Serve fresh from the oven for a crowd-pleasing, comforting meal everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cups milk
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cups diced onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cups bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, diced ham, sautéed onion and garlic mixture, cream of mushroom soup, milk, 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Transfer the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with the olive oil to coat. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 6

Top the bread crumbs with the remaining 0.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 7

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the top is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy your comforting Ham Rice Cheese Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2038.9 grams (2038.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3179

Total Fat 160.00g	205%
Saturated Fat 83.00g	415%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.50g
Cholesterol 585mg	195%
Sodium 11271mg	490%
Total Carbohydrate 235.40g	86%
Dietary Fiber 6.70g	24%
Total Sugars 40.70g
Protein 196.30g	393%

Vitamin D 246IU	1232%
Calcium 2487mg	191%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 2507mg	53%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.5%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 29.7%