Cheesy Ham Rice Casserole

This cheesy ham rice casserole is a simple comfort food dinner made with cooked rice, diced ham, cream soup, sour cream, peas, and melted cheddar cheese. It is a great recipe for leftover ham and busy weeknights. The casserole is creamy, cheesy, and filling without needing complicated prep. It works well as a budget-friendly pantry meal and is especially useful when you want to turn basic ingredients into something warm and satisfying.

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Cheesy Ham Rice Casserole

Cooking Method: Casserole, Oven-Baked Cuisine: American, Budget Friendly Meals, Comfort Food, One Pot Meals, Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas Courses: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: E Easy F Family Dinner L Leftovers P Pantry Meal

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 35 mins Rest Time 5 mins Total Time 50 mins

Cooking Temp: 180  C Servings: 6 Estimated Cost: $ 7 Calories: 430

Best Season: All Seasons

Dietary:

B Budget Friendly F Family Friendly

Description

A creamy cheesy ham rice casserole made with rice, ham, peas, sour cream, and cheddar for an easy family dinner.

Ingredients:

Servings

• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup frozen peas
• ¹⁄₂ tsp garlic powder
• ¹⁄₂ tsp onion powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F,
   Lightly grease a medium casserole dish,
   In a large bowl combine cooked rice diced ham cream of chicken soup sour cream frozen peas garlic powder onion powder and half of the cheddar cheese,
   Season with salt and black pepper then stir until combined,
   Spread the mixture evenly into the casserole dish,
   Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top,
   Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes until hot bubbly and golden,
   Rest for 5 minutes before serving,
   Garnish with parsley if desired,

Note

Cooked chicken or turkey can be used instead of ham. Add broccoli or corn for extra vegetables. This casserole is great for leftover rice and meal prep.
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