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Cheesy Leftover Ham Pasta Bake

December 10, 2021 by Alida Ryder 2 Comments

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This cheesy pasta bake is the perfect place for any leftover ham you might have. A great way to feed a crowd and super delicious to boot. Using a simple béchamel sauce and adding all your favorite cheeses (another great way to get rid of any cheese board leftovers) makes this the perfect comforting family dinner recipe.

Leftover Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake

The days following Christmas are always a blur, aren’t they. That’s why I choose to have easy recipes like this winner, up my sleeve to throw together in a hurry when the family gets hungry. I love using Christmas leftovers and ham is always something we have loads of after the big feast. A pasta bake is a great way to use up leftovers including vegetables like brussels sprouts and makes feeding a crowd a breeze.

Ingredients

  • Leftover ham.
  • Pasta. Any short pasta shape will work. Rigatoni, Macaroni, Penne, Fusilli, etc.
  • Béchamel sauce.
  • Grated cheese. I used a combination of sharp cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan. Gruyere, Jack cheese or Colby can also be used.
  • Garlic powder. 
  • Fresh sage. 
  • Salt and pepper. 
  • Fresh breadcrumbs.

Ingredients for Leftover Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake

How to make leftover ham pasta bake

  1. Prepare all the components: Slice any leftover ham into cubes. Make the béchamel sauce according to recipe instructions and grate the cheese.
  2. Assemble: Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce then stir in the cubed ham, half of the cheese, the garlic powder and chopped sage. Season with salt and pepper then transfer to a baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese and fresh breadcrumbs.
  3. Bake: Place in the pasta in a preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling. Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 10 minutes then serve.

Can I make pasta bake ahead?

This ham pasta bake can be assembled the day before serving, covered and kept in the fridge. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months in a suitable container. I would suggest assembling the pasta in a foil container than can go from the freezer to the oven easily.

Leftover Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake

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Cheesy leftover ham pasta bake

This cheesy pasta bake is the perfect place for any leftover ham you might have. A great way to feed a crowd and super delicious to boot.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: leftover ham, leftover ham recipes, Pasta bake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1lb) pasta
  • 2-3 cups leftover ham cubed
  • 3 cups Béchamel sauce
  • 2-3 cups grated cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage finely chopped
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Slice the leftover ham into cubes.
  • Make the béchamel sauce according to recipe instructions and grate the cheese. 
  • Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce then stir in the cubed ham, half of the cheese, the garlic powder and chopped sage.
  • Season with salt and pepper then transfer to a baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese and fresh breadcrumbs. 
  • Place in the pasta in a preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 10 minutes then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 998mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Jemma

    April 20, 2022 at 1:14 AM

    Hey, you forgot to include the temperature for “preheated oven”

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    • Alida Ryder

      May 12, 2022 at 5:33 PM

      Amended. Thanks!

      Reply

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