Ham & Cheese Macaroni Casserole
Submitted by annabelle
Freezer-friendly macaroni casserole with diced ham, cheddar, and mozzarella. Make-ahead comfort food that bakes from frozen in under an hour, perfect for busy weeknights.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
45 minREADY
60 minThis genius make-ahead casserole layers tender elbow macaroni with cubed ham and a double dose of melty cheddar and mozzarella cheese, all bound together with a simple egg and milk custard.
The magic trick? You freeze it unbaked, then pop it straight from freezer to oven whenever you need dinner fast.
A sprinkle of paprika adds warmth and a gorgeous golden color on top.
After baking, let it rest for 5 minutes so the custard sets up perfectly for slicing, revealing those beautiful cheesy layers in every forkful.
Kitchen Tips
- Use leftover holiday ham or deli ham, both work beautifully in this recipe
- Thaw overnight in the fridge for more even cooking, or bake from frozen adding 15-20 extra minutes
- Cover with foil for the first 30 minutes if the top browns too quickly
Ingredients
Directions
Combine egg, milk and paprika in bowl.
Layer ½ of noodles, ham and cheeses in baking dish .
Repeat. Pour milk mixture over top.
Freeze.
To serve, thaw and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until no longer runny (will be slightly soft).
Let set for 5 minutes before serving.
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