Recipe: Perfect Ham and broccoli casserole

Ham and broccoli casserole. Make this cheesy ham and broccoli casserole with leftover ham or use purchased ham from the deli. It's a very easy layered casserole held together with an easy cheese sauce. The buttered panko crumb topping gives the dish extra flavor and crunch.

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Ingredients of Ham and broccoli casserole

1. It's 2 tbsp of olive oil.
2. You need 1 of small onion, diced.
3. Prepare 2 clove of garlic, minced.
4. It's 1 head of broccoli, chopped into 1/4 in florets, stems peeled and diced 1/4 in thick.
5. It's 1/2 tsp of kosher salt.
6. It's 2 tbsp of water.
7. Prepare 1 cup of ricotta cheese.
8. You need 1/2 cup of sour cream or plain greek yogurt.
9. You need 2 of eggs.
10. You need 3 cup of cooked barley, rice, or orzo.
11. Prepare 1/2 lb of cooked ham, diced.
12. You need 1/2 cup of basil, julienned.
13. Prepare 1 1/2 cup of monterey jack cheese, shredded.
14. It's 1 of salt and pepper, to taste.

Add potatoes and chives to prepared dish; toss to combine. Top with broccoli, ham, and cheese. This creamy and Healthy Broccoli Casserole with ham is made with creamy cauliflower sauce. No cream or cans of cream soup whatsoever.

Ham and broccoli casserole step by step

1. Cook barley (or whatever grain you're using). Chop ham and broccoli..
2. Preheat oven to 350..
3. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven. Reduce heat and saute onion until softened. Add garlic and saute 1 minute more..
4. Add broccoli and salt, and return pot to medium-high heat. Stir fry until broccoli begins to brown. Add water, cover and steam until broccoli is tender. Season with salt and pepper..
5. In small bowl, whisk together ricotta, sour cream, and eggs..
6. Add cooked barley, cooked ham, and basil to the pot. Add ricotta mixture and 1 cup of the cheese..
7. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese..
8. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly..

A perfect healthy veggie-loaded dish to repurpose leftover ham. A delicious and creamy casserole filled with ham, broccoli, and a burst of flavors. This recipe is low carb, gluten free, and a Trim Healthy Mama "S" fuel. (This post contains affiliate links, which provide me with a small compensation when you purchase your products through my links. It's still just a Ham and Broccoli casserole, but It's also a quick and easy dinner. I sometimes add waterchestnuts to give it a little crunch or sliced mushrooms.