Ham And Noodle Gratin

This Ham and Noodle Gratin is a cozy baked pasta dish made with tender noodles, savory ham and a creamy cheesy sauce topped with a golden buttery crust.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword ham-and-noodle-casserole, ham-and-noodle-gratin-recipe, ham-noodle-gratin, noodle-gratin

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 5

Servings servings

Calories 566kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

1 12 oz package wide egg noodles
2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 lb smoked ham 1/2 inch cubes
1 8 oz container chive and onion cream cheese softened
3 large eggs
3 1/2 cups half and half
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
Topping:
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp butter melted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
Cook the egg noodles per the package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
Mix together 4 cups of shredded cheese then divide into thirds. Set aside.
Using a stand blender (or a hand mixer) whip together the softened cream cheese, half and half, grated Parmesan, eggs, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, dry mustard and nutmeg.
Assemble: Layer 1/3 of the cooked egg noodles and ham in the bottom of the casserole dish then sprinkle with 1/3 of the shredded cheese. Repeat 2 more times reserving the last 1/3 of shredded cheese.
Pour the sauce evenly over the noodles and ham then sprinkle with the final layer of shredded cheese.
In a small bowl, toss together the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese with the melted butter. Sprinkle on top. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and set. Check at 25 minutes and lay a piece of aluminum foil on top to prevent over browning, if needed.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Pasta - You could adapt this recipe using medium shells or elbow macaroni.
Ham - You could replace the ham with chicken or crumbled sausage to change the flavor profile.
Half and Half - You can use heavy cream in place of half and half.
Cheese - This particular shredded cheese blend is my favorite for this gratin, however you can use mozzarella cheese, Asiago cheese, smoked gouda cheese or spicy pepper jack cheese. Use your favorite cheese blend in the same amounts to personalize it to your taste.

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