Layered Ham & Cheese Pasta Bake
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Layered Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake is an easy casserole to feed a crowd! It features layers of penne pasta, ham and cheese with an irresistible crispy au gratin on top. Perfect as a weeknight dinner or brunch the entire family will enjoy, including picky eaters. Plus video tutorial!
There are ordinary casseroles and then … this delicious Layered Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake. It’s easy to make with some chopped ham, cheese, pasta, half and half and eggs.
We used penne, but you can substitute in whatever leftover cooked pasta you have on hand. Whole wheat pasta works well here too. Swiss cheese makes for a nice golden crust on top, but you can use mozzarella or cheddar too if you prefer.
And the golden crust on top is pure ambrosia! It’s just simple swiss cheese that bubbles and browns in the oven, our favorite part of the dish.
To get it out of the pan, you’ll need a spatula or cake server. A sprinkling of freshly chopped parsley is great for serving, and ketchup is definitely a fave by the mac and cheese crowd.
Watch How to Make Layered Ham & Cheese Pasta Bake:
Easy Layered Ham And Cheese Pasta Bake (with Video)
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta, cooked (1/2 lb or 200 grams dried)
- 16 large slices ham, chopped (12 oz)
- 8-10 slices swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup half and half milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a square 9-inch baking pan and set aside.
- Add a layer of pasta into the prepared pan (try to keep them at single layer) and season with salt and pepper.
- Add half of chopped ham on top of the pasta.
- Place 4-6 slices of cheese to cover the ham.
- Repeat with a layers of pasta, ham and then cheese.
- Add one final layer of pasta. Then add chopped parsley and then shredded cheese.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and half and half. Pour evenly over grated cheese.
- Bake for 45 minutes until cheese is golden. Serve and enjoy!
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I made this tonight but with bacon and asparagus. OMG it was so delicious.
Hi Pam, That’s great to hear! Love the asparagus substitution – will have to try that.
Yes
How many cups of uncooked pasta would you need for a pound of cooked pasta
Hi Candace, Thanks for your question. Use 1/2 lb or 200 grams of dried pasta (half a box basically). A note has been added to the recipe to reflect. Hope that helps! 🙂
My kid loved it
Hi Samina, Thanks for your comment and that’s awesome! 🙂 🙂
16 slices of ham??? What kind of ham are you using?
Hi Amy, You could probably get away with 12 slices if they’re larger, and 16 if they’re on the smaller side. I’ll put a note in the recipe. Thanks 🙂
Can’t wait to try it. Something my kids would like, and it’s easy and noodles
Hi Mike, Let me know when you do – it’s a kid-friendly recipe for sure! Thanks for your review 🙂
looks yummy more recipes please