How to Make After-the-Holidays Leftover Ham Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

After the holidays, many of us find ourselves with a surplus of leftover ham. Whether it's from a Christmas or Easter dinner, or just from a weekend family gathering, finding creative ways to use up that leftover ham can be a delicious and practical way to stretch your food budget. One of the best ways to repurpose leftover ham is by making a hearty and comforting casserole that can feed a crowd and be enjoyed for days.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small head cauliflower, separated into small florets
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 4 stalks celery, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed
  • 1 cup whole wheat cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup shredded Edam cheese
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower, carrots, and celery and cook until tender-crisp, about 7 minutes. Drain and set vegetables aside. Return pot to the stove.
  • Melt butter in the pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until onions are softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour, mustard, and black pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir chicken stock into the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in milk. Add ham, cauliflower, carrots, and celery. Spoon mixture into a shallow 10-cup casserole dish.
  • Combine cracker crumbs, Edam cheese, almonds, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    538 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 1977mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 60mg
    • Calcium: 236mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 818mg