Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Pasta Casserole
Pasta, broccoli and ham mixed in a delicious cheese sauce then topped with crushed Ritz crackers that have been mixed with butter and baked in the oven.
Adapted from: http://www.awickedwhisk.com
Ingredients for casserole.
Ingredients for topping.
Pour the melted butter
over the crushed crackers.
Using your fingers or a fork, mix the
butter into the cracker crumbs and set aside.
Slightly undercook the
broccoli by steaming or boiling.
Drain and set aside.
In a large pot cook the pasta al dente
according to the package directions.
Drain and set aside.
Spray a 9” x 13” oven
safe dish with cooking oil.
In a large deep skillet melt the
butter over medium high heat.
Once melted add the flour.
Whisk continuously for about
2 minutes or until it starts to brown.
Slowly whisk in the milk until no
lumps remain. Add the chicken
broth and whisk to combine.
Add the seasonings, salt and pepper.
Whisk to combine.
Add both kinds of cheese.
Stir to combine and cook
until the cheese is melted
and sauce thickens up.
Place the pasta, broccoli and ham together.
Pour the cheese sauce on top.
Toss to combine.
Pour into prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle cracker crumbs on top.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree
oven for 25 minutes or until hot
and bubbly and the crumbs
are a golden brown.
Let sit for 10 minutes then serve.
Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Pasta Casserole
http://www.InDianesKitchen.com
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 4 Tbsp. all purpose flour
- 3½ cups whole milk
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2/3 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked ham, chopped into bitesize pieces
- 1 large head broccoli florets, chopped
- 16 oz. rotini pasta, or your favorite
Ingredients for the topping: TOPPING IS OPTIONAL
- 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
Adding the cracker topping is optional. Although the topping was good right after cooking, it was soggy with the leftovers. I will be leaving the topping off the next time.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Pour the melted butter over the cracker crumbs and mix with a fork or your fingers then set aside.
- Boil or steam the broccoli, slightly undercooking, then drain and set aside.
- In a large pot cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain and set aside.
- Spray a 9″ x 13′ oven safe dish with cooking oil.
- In a large skillet melt the butter over medium high heat.
- Add the flour and whisk immediately and constantly until the color changes to a light golden brown, about 2 minutes. Don’t stop whisking!
- Slowly add the milk whisking until no lumps remain. Whisk in the chicken broth.
- Add all of the seasonings, salt and pepper then stir to combine.
- Add both kinds of cheese and stir until melted. Cook to desired thickness.
- Add the pasta, ham and broccoli to a large bowl or pan.
- Pour the cheese sauce on top and toss to combine.
- Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with the cracker crumbs.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly and the cracker crumbs are a light golden brown. I browned mine under the broiler after baking 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes then serve.
Categories: Broth, Casseroles, Cheese, Milk Products, Pasta, Pork/Ham, Vegetables/Slaws/Salads
What a great combination! And all that cheese! I love it! 😋
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It went over well with hubby and grandkids! Thank you!
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Oooh my mom literally made something so similar for supper last night, it was a chicken, brocoli, and cheese pasta casserole. They are delicious!!
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Awesome I know you enjoyed it. Stay safe and healthy Saania!
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Nevr had a casserole, but I tell you, it looks really good. I could get filled up with something like that.
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WHAT!!!! You haven’t lived until you taste a casserole. Lol Thank you!🌺🌷🌸
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This looks really good. Thanks ! Hope you are faring well during this so strange time Diane…….
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Scrumptious!
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Finished off the leftovers today and still tasted great. Thank you Nancy!🌹
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Looks good Diane 🙂
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Thank you June. 💐🌷🌺
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You always have the best ideas!
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Thank you Kristi. 🌸
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So good Diana thank you
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You’re welcome. 🥰
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This looks yummy. You do such a good job with your posts. I love your pics.
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Awwww you are always so kind Nicki! Thank you SO much and stay safe!❤️
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Viva les brocoli ! amitiés, dear Diane : ) Thank you
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You’re welcome!!!
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This sounds so good!! Saved this so I can try it. Luckily I stocked up on pasta.
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I wish I had stocked up on more pasta but I can always make some if I run out. The grandkids (5 & 9) really loved this!!!
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I always love recipes with cheese in them. I would use veggie ham in the recipe, but I think it would taste delicious.
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Oh yes any type of ham would taste great. That was my granddaughters favorite part.
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all your recipes are superb…
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You are so kind! Thank you so much. 🌼
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Looks really yummy and easy to make. I will need to give this a try. Thank you for sharing.
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You’re very welcome and enjoy!
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Reblogged this on CoffeeMamma.
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Thank you so much!❤️
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My kind of ingredients … all my favorites (your favorite – broccoli too). I wish I was having some right now and it is 11:00 p.m.
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I keep telling you I wish you lived closer!
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I would love it – I’d be visiting all the time! I just sent you a story about what people are “quarantine baking” – the top item is banana bread.
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I would have guessed any bread and making pasta. I can’t wait to read it. Thank you Linda you know me well!
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I’d have thought pasta for sure Diane as it is a comfort food. I would have guessed chocolate chip cookies for the sweet treat. You’re welcome – maybe you’ll find some new recipes, the second article gave recipes.
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Oooohhhh, I can’t wait to try this one!! Thanks once again, Diane!
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Tempting… 🙂
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It has the three things we really love. Thanks!
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Pastas are my favourite. Unfortunately, I don’t have everything right now, and we are under complete lockdown!! You left me craving, again!
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We have been finding things periodically. Luckily I already had a pretty good supply. Stay safe!
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Broccoli and other delicious INGREDIENTS love it !!! Take care 💙
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Thank you we loved it. Stay safe and healthy!
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You too !! 💕
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Another one to save for that post-Easter ham! 🙂
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Yep still using up my Christmas ham too! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
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Yummy
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Ooo, those crushed Ritz look amazing on top!!
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So I’m not the only one that LOVES Ritz! Thank you Hunida!
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Yes, SO yummy! I could eat the whole box plain lol.
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