Ham and Rice Casserole
This easy ham and rice bake is made with leftover baked ham, cooked rice, and mixed vegetables, baked with a buttered breadcrumb topping.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 2cups rice (cooked)
- 2cups ham (cooked, diced)
- 1 ½cups mixed vegetables (or peas, green beans, etc., cooked and drained)
- 1(10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery)
- ½cup milk
- 1cup cheddar cheese (4 ounces, shredded)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1cup breadcrumbs (soft, fresh)
- 2tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Preheat the oven to 325 F. Spray an 8-inch-square baking dish or similar 1 1/2- to 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.Step 3
In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, ham, vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and salt and pepper to taste.Step 4
Fold in the shredded cheese; taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.Step 5
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and melted butter; mix thoroughly. Make sure all of the crumbs are well coated with butter.Step 6
Spoon rice and ham mixture into the casserole and spread evenly. Top the mixture with buttered breadcrumbs .Step 7
Bake for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. For a crunchier topping with more color, place the casserole under the broiler for about 2 to 3 minutes.