Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 8 oz ham lean
diced ), (1-1/2 cups
- 1 cup carrots
chopped
- 1 medium onion
chopped
- 3 cups frozen broccoli
lightly thawed, roughly chopped *
- 1 cup long grain white rice
uncooked, instant/minute rice will not work
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of celery soup
cream of chicken/mushroom will work fine
- 3.5 oz shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese)
(about 1 cup full
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp Lawry's Seasoned Salt
your favorite all purpose seasoning should work just fine
- to tastesalt and pepper
- cooking spray
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2
In a large hot skillet over medium heat spray with cooking spray and add diced carrots, ham, and onions. Add just a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Cook until the carrots are softened. Stir in lightly thawed and roughly chopped broccoli and cook all together for about a minute.
- 3
Spray a 9x13 casserole dish well with cooking spray. Add in the ham and veggie mix, cream of celery soup, uncooked white rice, seasoned salt, shredded cheese, and vegetable broth. Stir together well.
- 4
Cover casserole dish TIGHTLY with tin foil. Bake for one hour. When the casserole is done let sit for a few minutes. Salt and Pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Rice Casserole
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About this Recipe
Looking for a satisfying, comforting weeknight dinner that the whole family will love? This Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Rice Casserole delivers on flavor and ease, making it perfect for busy evenings and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
What makes this casserole a winner is its straightforward approach to a hearty meal. Combining pantry staples like long-grain rice and cream of celery soup with fresh ham and vegetables, it creates a deeply savory and wonderfully cheesy dish in one go. It’s designed to bring maximum comfort with minimal fuss, making it an ideal choice for a filling family meal.
Imagine a generous scoop of tender long-grain white rice, infused with savory broth and rich, creamy soup, all bound together with gooey, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese. Each bite offers hearty chunks of lean, diced ham and vibrant, crisp-tender broccoli florets, alongside sweet chopped carrots and aromatic onion. This casserole is truly a complete meal in itself, providing a comforting warmth and satisfying texture that makes it an instant family favorite. The balance of creamy, cheesy goodness with the savory ham and fresh vegetables creates a harmonious flavor profile that’s both familiar and incredibly satisfying, perfect for chasing away hunger.
Feel free to tailor this casserole to your pantry or preferences. If cream of celery soup isn't your favorite, cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup work beautifully as substitutes, lending a slightly different but equally delicious flavor profile. For the seasoning, if Lawry's Seasoned Salt isn't on hand, simply use your favorite all-purpose seasoning to taste. While sharp cheddar offers a classic cheesy appeal, other cheeses like colby or monterey jack could also be used for variation.
This Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Rice Casserole is the quintessential comfort food, ideal for a cozy family dinner on a chilly evening or a satisfying meal after a long day. Serve it warm straight from the baking dish for an inviting, wholesome meal that needs no elaborate sides.