Creamy Ham & Swiss Cheese Casserole

Cheesy ham and swiss casserole in a spoon.

5 from 5 votes

Creamy Ham & Swiss Cheese Casserole

The perfect solution for leftover holiday ham! This comforting casserole combines tender egg noodles, savory ham, and melty Swiss cheese in a rich, tangy sour cream sauce, all baked under a crispy fried onion topping.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: casserole, egg noodles, ham

Servings: people

Calories: 825cal

Author: Amy Desrosiers

Cost: $9

Equipment

oven (adjusted to the center rack position)
11" x 13" casserole dish
5-quart stockpot
colander
large skillet
Measuring Cups & spoons
cutting board & knife

Ingredients

12 ounces wide egg noodles boiled until al dente
2 ham steaks cubed
1 large onion peeled and diced
1 large red bell pepper cleaned, and diced
salt & pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces sour cream full fat
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
16 ounces swiss cheese shredded
½ cup fried onion strings

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
In a 5-quart pot, bring water to a boil and add the egg noodles. Cook until al dente, stirring every few minutes.
While the pasta water comes to a boil, place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, diced ham, onion, and red bell pepper. Season with a little ground black pepper, and sauté until the onions are slightly golden brown and translucent.
In a food processor, use the cheese shredding attachment to shred the Swiss cheese; set aside. (Alternatively, grate by hand using a box grater).
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mustard, and an additional pinch of black pepper.
Drain the egg noodles well and add them to the prepared casserole dish.
Pour the sautéed ham and veggies over the noodles, reserving a ½ cup of the ham and veggie mixture for the topping. Add half of the shredded Swiss cheese and the sour cream sauce. Toss everything together until evenly combined.
Top the casserole with the remaining Swiss cheese, and sprinkle the reserved ham, peppers, and onions evenly over the top.
Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
Carefully remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the fried onion strings over the top. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm!

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Make-Ahead Instructions: This casserole is perfect for meal prep! To prepare it a day in advance, assemble the casserole completely (through step 8), but stop before adding the final layer of fried onion strings so they don't get soggy. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you are ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap (if using) and cover with foil. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes to heat through. Remove the foil, add the fried onion strings, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is completely melted.

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