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45-Minute Broccoli Cheese Casserole with Ham is easy, cheesy, and delicious! This casserole is a no-fuss dish with macaroni noodles, savory ham, and crisp broccoli all covered in a rich cheese sauce — it’s a meal everyone will love. 45-Minute Broccoli Cheese Casserole with Ham is rich, hearty, and ready in less than an hour. Weeknight dinners just got simpler and a whole lot more scrumptious!
Ingredients
- For the main course:
- 12 ounces macaroni, uncooked
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup light cream
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 cups ham, cooked and cubed
- For the topping:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 -Cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions.
Step 3 -Add the broccoli to the pot with the noodles for the last 2 minutes, cooking until bright green and tender.
Step 4 -Drain and run the pasta and broccoli under cool water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Step 5 -In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 6 -Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the raw flour smell dissipates, about 2 minutes.
Step 7 -Very gradually add the cream, milk, mustard powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 8 -Continue to whisk over medium heat until the sauce has thickened.
Step 9 -Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheddar, Gruyere, and parmesan cheeses until fully melted.
Step 10 -Add the pasta, ham, and broccoli to the cheese mixture and toss until everything is well-coated in the sauce.
Step 11 -Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch greased pan.
Step 12 -Combine the breadcrumbs, melted butter, and 1/3 cup of the parmesan cheese in a bowl and sprinkle it over the top of the macaroni.
Step 13 -Bake until the sauce begins to bubble, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 14 -Serve!
