Creamy Noodle Casserole

Name: Creamy Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) egg noodles; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts; 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, salt and pepper

My husband, Ronald, works long hours and frequently won't arrive home until past 7 p.m. But this casserole is still tasty after it's been warmed in the microwave. —Barb Marshall, Pickerington, Ohio

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) egg noodles
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, salt and pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes. Add broccoli and ham; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until noodles are tender.
Drain; return to pan. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted and mixture is heated through. Freeze option: Freeze cooled noodle mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth or milk if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 428 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 1087mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Noodle Casserole in Country Woman March/April 1996

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Wildfiremustang

Jun 4, 2017

It was okay. Definitely need to add seasoning
randycandy

Apr 11, 2015

great flavor & quick & easy. All the picky eaters even liked this-ALOT. Thanks for the recipe it's definitely a keeper.
Lowcalmama

Feb 19, 2015

Tasted good. I used chicken and fresh broccoli. Easy and quick!
bereitbach

Sep 18, 2014

I left out the ham to have a vegetarian meal. I mostly eyeballed the sauce to determine the amounts and it turned out very creamy. I did mix the sauce ingredients separately and then added them to the pasta. I also added basil with the other seasonings. I used fresh broccoli and cooked it before adding it to the pasta and I used less butter than called for. It was all very good.
Kris Hodges

Sep 5, 2014

I halved the recipe because there's only 2 of us. I also, of course, did some tweaking. I doubled the Parmesan and fat-free half-and-half. I used less butter and more garlic, salt and pepper. Then, to make it creamier, I used 1/2 cup of plain yogurt. Next time, I think I'll use an Italian blend of shredded cheese instead of mozzarella because it's too stringy. But I like the combination of ingredients and will definitely make it again.
cwbuff

Feb 18, 2012

Frankly, I would triple the sauce ingredients and mix them separately in a bowel, then add. The recommendations to saute the ham with onion and seasonings before adding are good too. Otherwise, a good comfort food dish and a way of using leftover ham.
brianna

Mar 3, 2011

Whole Family thought this was very good. I did saute the hame and seasonings with some onion. Then added to the rest. Really good but I would double the sauce to make creamier.
needsomezzzs

Dec 27, 2010

So good! Whole family liked it. I used fresh broccoli-steamed. Fried 1/4 cup onion in some butter, added ham (instead of boiling) added a clove of garlic(instead of powder). Only had two cups of ham otherwise everything was the same and was great!
Aunt Ang

Aug 12, 2010

SO easy and SO good! I used green beans instead of broccoli and I actually looked forward to eating the leftovers!
mlblake

Mar 17, 2010

Very good and very simple. I used less mozzarella cheese, less butter, and skim milk rather than half and half to make it a little healthier.