Easy One-Dish Ham Bake

This is the casserole you make when you’ve got leftover ham and zero desire to stand in the kitchen. Cubed ham, frozen broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, and cream of cheddar soup get stirred together in the baking dish. A quick Bisquick batter goes on top, and the oven turns it all into a bubbling, golden-topped dinner.

The biscuit topping bakes up light and fluffy while the creamy soup base underneath stays thick and rich. Every spoonful has tender broccoli, chunks of salty ham, and that warm, cheesy flavor that makes this the kind of comfort food kids actually ask for seconds of.

Ten minutes of assembly, 30 minutes in the oven, dinner for eight.

Pro Tips

• Don’t thaw the broccoli completely. Just rinse and drain it. It finishes cooking in the oven, and starting from frozen keeps it from turning mushy.
• Cube the ham into bite-sized pieces. Uniform chunks mean every spoonful has meat in it. Shredded ham works too, but cubes hold up better.
• Let it rest 5 minutes before serving. The filling is bubbling hot and needs a moment to thicken up so it doesn’t run all over the plate.

Variations

• Turkey version: Swap the ham for cubed smoked turkey or leftover roast chicken for a lighter take.
• Cheesy broccoli bake: Stir a cup of shredded cheddar into the soup mixture before adding the biscuit topping for extra cheesy richness.