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    Home » Recipes » Casseroles » Macaroni & Cheese Ham Casserole

    Macaroni & Cheese Ham Casserole

    Published : November 5, 2020 Updated : September 23, 2021 by Together As Family 17 Comments

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    Everyone will love this Macaroni and Cheese Ham Casserole. Easy to make, creamy, cheesy, and filled with chunks of ham and shredded cheese. This semi-homemade macaroni and cheese with ham is a family favorite dinner recipe!

    Macaroni and Cheese Ham Casserole is a family favorite dinner recipe! Pasta, cheese, cheddar cheese soup, and ham bake in one dish.

    MACARONI & CHEESE HAM CASSEROLE

    I've made this macaroni & cheese ham casserole three times in the last two weeks. Not even joking... If you're anything like me then you will make something over and over again if the kids actually eat it willingly, with no whining. 

    All 4 of my kids had two helpings and quite literally licked their plates clean. If that's not a winner dinner then I don't know what is 🙂

    A casserole with elbow noodles, cheese soup, ham (great use for leftover ham), shredded cheese, seasonings, and sour cream. Everything gets mixed together in one bowl and then baked in a casserole dish. So simple to make and a guaranteed hit at the dinner table. 

    Ingredients you need to make macaroni and cheese ham casserole.

    INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE MACARONI AND CHEESE HAM CASSEROLE

    Elbow Pasta - Cook this according to package directions. Remember to add some salt to the boiling water which helps flavor the pasta and make it taste like something. 

    Cheddar Cheese Soup - This is a condensed soup that is cheddar cheese. You will find it by the cream of chicken soups in the grocery store. 

    Sour Cream

    Milk - I use whole milk or 2% milk when I make this

    Shredded Cheese - Use any kind you prefer. I always buy the large block of Colby Jack cheese from Costco so that is what I use for most recipes. 

    Salt, Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder

    Ham - Use the pre-chopped ham, deli ham that you cut up, or it's a great recipe to use leftover ham in. I actually usually just buy a pound of the sliced deli ham (from the deli counter) and chop that up. 

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    MY TIPS FOR MAKING MACARONI AND CHEESE HAM CASSEROLE

    • I like using either honey ham or black forest ham for this recipe (but any variety of ham will work fine). I would highly suggest you get some fresh shaved ham at the deli counter. It tastes so much better and it's very similar in price to the prepackaged ham. 
    • I normally don't use a lot of black pepper in my cooking because of kids. But in this recipe you need it. My kids don't complain and it adds such a nice flavor to the casserole. 
    • For best result use full-fat sour cream and a higher fat milk. I use whole milk. 
    • Use any cheese you want. I always have Colby Jack cheese in my fridge so that's what I use. You could use Pepper Jack for some spice, Mozzarella, and even Swiss cheese if you like the flavor. It is much better to use two different kinds of cheese when you make this. Which is why I love the Colby Jack because it already is two different cheeses in one block. 
    • I am guessing any pasta shape will work but I can only vouch for the elbow pasta because that is what I have always used in this recipe. 
    • Remember to salt the pasta water before you add the pasta noodles in. It adds so much flavor to the cooked pasta. Plain pasta can be quite bland so adding even a teaspoon of salt to the cooking water will make a huge difference. 

    Macaroni and Cheese casserole with ham, cheese soup, and shredded cheese.

    YOU WILL LOVE THESE OTHER HAM RECIPES (GREAT USE OF LEFTOVER HAM TOO!)

    Ham Broccoli Rice Casserole - A casserole with fresh veggies, chunks of ham, rice, and cheese.

    Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham - This is so easy to make in the slow cooker. And if you have leftovers make sure to use them for some of these recipes. 

    Baked Ham & Cheese Sandwiches - One of our favorite meals! Use leftover ham or deli sliced ham. These are so buttery, flavorful, and cheesy!

    Macaroni and Cheese Ham Casserole is a family favorite dinner recipe! Pasta, cheese, cheddar cheese soup, and ham bake in one dish.

    Macaroni & Cheese Ham Casserole

    Jessica
    Everyone will love this Macaroni and Cheese Ham Casserole. Easy to make, creamy, cheesy, and filled with chunks of ham and shredded cheese. This semi-homemade macaroni and cheese with ham is a family favorite dinner recipe!
    4.09 from 34 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 203 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 box (16 oz) elbow pasta
    • 1 can (10.75 oz) cheddar cheese soup
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • ⅓ cup milk I use whole milk or 2%
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 cups shredded or diced ham
    • 2½ cups shredded cheese divided

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375°. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. 
    • Cook pasta to 'al dente' according to package instructions. Pasta will cook slightly more while baking in the oven which is why you want it cooked to 'al dente'.
    • While pasta is cooking, combine cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, milk, and the seasonings in a large mixing bowl. Mix with a whisk to combine well. Add ham and shredded cheese (reserve ½ cup for the top) and stir to combine everything together. 
    • Drain the pasta. Do not rinse. Add the cooked & drained pasta to the bowl and stir together until everything is combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish and cover with foil. 
    • Cook for 25 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of cheese & ham on top. Cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. 

    Notes

    Cheddar Cheese Soup : The cheddar cheese soup is made by Campbell's brand. It's just like the cream of chicken soup but cheddar cheese instead. 
    Leftovers : We just heat the leftovers in the microwave and we love it as is. If it's too dry for your liking, simply add a small splash of milk to moisten it up a bit. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 13gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 647mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 346IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 1mg
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    1. joe

      December 28, 2020 at 11:23 am

      do u have to add sour cream

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        February 20, 2021 at 11:32 am

        Yes. Otherwise I think the casserole would be dry. But you could always not add it and see how it turns out.

        Reply
    2. Lisa

      January 23, 2021 at 9:04 am

      Was looking for reviews for your ham mac and cheese casserole. Am making it tomorrow..

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        February 12, 2021 at 10:52 am

        Not sure if this recipe has any reviews yet.... but don't let that stop you. It's delicious. Let me know if you try it.

        Reply
    3. Karen

      June 02, 2022 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      This is such an easy and delicious recipe as written. I have made it many times. I used small shells for the elbow macaroni because that’s what I had on hand. I did add frozen peas to make it a complete meal. This freezes great and is perfect to send to someone recovering from surgery or a new mom. Kids like it too!

      Reply
    4. Tina Reynolds

      June 20, 2022 at 5:32 pm

      Use cottage cheese if you don't want sour cream

      Reply
      • Lucy Pulsipher

        October 14, 2022 at 10:36 pm

        Great idea!

        Reply
    5. Lee

      September 21, 2022 at 7:36 am

      Believe it or not but could not find cheese soup at my store!! So used cream of chicken instead.Looks good and tastes great.

      Reply
    6. Sandra

      November 05, 2022 at 6:43 pm

      Used slightly less sour cream, BUT added 1/2 tsp keens dried mustard. OMG. Great meal. Will absolutely make it my go to.

      Reply
      • Lucy Pulsipher

        November 06, 2022 at 12:15 am

        Love the idea of adding mustard! So glad you liked the recipe!

        Reply
    7. jo

      November 21, 2022 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      i’ve been making this for thanksgiving and xmas every year since it came out… my family loves it and begs for leftovers!! Lol thank you so much it’s so appreciated just thought i’d let you know.

      Reply
      • Together as Family

        November 23, 2022 at 8:16 am

        You made my morning! Thank you so much for sharing! I love hearing when a recipe has become apart of a family.

        Reply
    8. Jodie

      December 04, 2022 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      Even the picky eaters in my family loved this meal. Although I had to make one major change…the name! My kids HATE any “macaroni and cheese” but the boxed kind so this meal is called “Cheesy ham and macaroni casserole” in our house lol.

      Reply
      • Together as Family

        December 04, 2022 at 11:54 pm

        Haha, the things we do for kids! So glad it was a hit!

        Reply
    9. NWarner

      December 29, 2022 at 11:35 am

      I used Cream cheese and it was so creamy. Then, topped it off with crumbled Ritz crackers before baking. DELICIOUS!!!

      Reply
      • Together as Family

        December 30, 2022 at 10:56 pm

        I love the idea of adding the crackers on top! Thanks for your comment!

        Reply

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