Description
This creamy broccoli and ham casserole is a delicious and satisfying dish, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound broccoli flowerets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for broccoli cooking water
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or use plain Greek yogurt if you prefer)
- 4 tablespoons coarsely grated Parmesan (2 T + 2 T)
- 1 1/4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup + 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 cups diced ham
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F/190C. Spray a 8″ x 12″ casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Take cream cheese out of the fridge and put into a bowl or measuring cup that’s big enough to hold all the sauce ingredients.
- Let cream cheese soften on the counter while you prep other ingredients. You can partly soften cream cheese in the microwave by microwaving 20 seconds at a time and stirring until it’s as soft as desired.
- Cut up enough broccoli to make 6 cups broccoli flowerets, or slightly more.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt, add broccoli, turn down to a low boil, and cook exactly 3 minutes.
- After 3 minutes, immediately drain broccoli into a colander placed in the sink and let it drain well.
- When the cream cheese is softened, mix in sour cream, 2 T coarsely grated Parmesan, 1 cup sharp cheddar, and sliced green onion.
- When broccoli is well drained, put it into a mixing bowl. Pat the broccoli dry with paper towels if it seems very wet.
- Gently stir the sauce mixture into the broccoli, making sure the broccoli pieces are all coated with sauce.
- Add ham cubes to the bowl and gently combine with the broccoli and sauce.
- Place broccoli/cheese/ham mixture into a 8″ x 12″ casserole dish and season with fresh-ground black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup sharp cheddar and 2 T coarsely grated Parmesan over the top of the casserole.
- Bake 30-35 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbling hot.
Notes
- This casserole is great for using leftover ham.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, consider using low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg