Easy ham and noodles casserole recipe is comfort food that's full of old fashioned flavor! Tender egg noodles and ham are covered in a creamy sauce and baked with a thick layer of cheese on top.
Spray a 9x13 inch dish with non stick cooking spray, set aside.
Cook the egg noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the soup, sour cream, milk, and 1 ½ cups of the cheese.
Microwave about 3 minutes, or until cheese melts.
Whisk smooth.
Stir in the ham and cooked egg noodles.
Spoon the ham mixture into prepared casserole dish.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil from pan.
Top the casserole with the remaining ½ cup of cheese.
Return to oven for 5 more minutes, until cheese is melted.
Let stand about 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Storage:If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container (or cover with plastic wrap) in the refrigerator for up to three days.To reheat, microwave individual servings. Alternatively, you can place the leftover casserole back into a baking dish and reheat it in the oven.If the ham casserole seems a bit dry after reheating, you can loosen it up with a splash of milk, heavy cream, or chicken broth. Just rewarm it after adding the liquid and be sure to give it a good stir.You can also freeze leftovers for up to three months. Let the casserole thaw in the refrigerator before reheating according to the above directions.Tips:
Smaller chunks of ham taste better in a casserole than huge ones, so chop up the ham pretty well before adding it to the casserole. Bonus points for trimming the chewy, fatty pieces off!
This ham and noodle casserole is a great recipe because you can taste-test it before baking. After you spread it in the casserole dish, sneak a bite and adjust the seasonings as needed! (Maybe you'll add more black pepper, mix in some dried herbs, or consider adding a sprinkle of garlic powder? You're the boss, here!)
Don't overcook your noodles! After tasting, if you're on the fence about whether they are done or not, pull them off and drain them. They'll absorb a small amount of moisture from the creamy cheese sauce in the oven.
That said, don't undercook the noodles on purpose, either. The sauce recipe is designed to be thick enough to avoid cooking the noodles too much, which could them into mush.