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I’m always looking for a cheap dinner recipe that is easy to make on busy weeknights, and this cheesy ham and pea casserole is perfect! I make this delicious recipe extra lazy by making it ahead of time and simply throwing it into the oven when we get home. All you do is mix all the ingredients together, top with cheese and bake until bubbly and creamy. This cheesy rice casserole is perfect for picky eaters! Oh so yummy.

Cheesy Ham and Rice Casserole

A yummy family dinner casserole that's made with just a few common ingredients, ready in less than 30 minutes, and picky eater approved.

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Your family is going to love this quick & easy dinner casserole!

If you’re looking for fast and simple meals to make that won’t break the bank, look no further! This yummy casserole is full of cheesy rice, ham and green peas. It’s the perfect combination of creamy and salty while still sneaking in some veggies. Your picky kids will definitely beg for seconds!

Using just a few budget friendly ingredients including instant rice, precooked ham, frozen peas, and a can of cream of chicken soup, you can make a delicious dinner casserole that’s easy to make on busy school nights, even for the laziest of cooks. You could even make it ahead of time and simply pop it in the oven when everyone is ready to eat!

This cheesy dinner casserole is made with just a few simple and cheap ingredients including instant rice, cooked ham, and frozen peas, making it extra lazy for busy weeknight meals. My kids love it! If you have picky eaters to feed, this quick meal is for you. I make it often on busy school nights because I can get several meals out of it. It’s just as good leftover! You can use any veggies that you’d like to make it different every time.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups cubed ham (cooked)
  • 2 cups frozen green peas
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder to taste
  • A dash of hot sauce to taste

I love this simple dinner recipe because it’s made with cheap and easy ingredients that I almost always have in my kitchen. Using instant rice, cheese, cubed ham, and peas you can make the creamiest rice casserole ever. My kids absolutely love it and yours will to.

How To Make The Most Delicious Cheesy Ham and Pea Casserole

With simple and quick preparation, this meal is the perfect go-to recipe for busy weeknights or when you’re looking for a comforting meal that the whole family can enjoy together.

Step 1 Combine all of the ingredients in large bowl. Reserve one cup of shredded cheese for topping the casserole later.

Step one for making a cheesy rice ham and pea casserole in a 9x13 baking dish.

Step 2 Pour the casserole mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish and sprinkle the reserved cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top.

Are you looking for easy dinner recipes to make for a family with kids? Try this easy dinner casserole made with leftover ham! I love finding recipes to make with leftover holiday ham. There’s always so much of it and we have to get creative to use it up! Just mix and dump everything into a casserole dish to make this creamy meal. I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for easy and healthy dinner recipes that my picky eaters will actually eat. We make this at least a few times a month! It's on regular rotation at my house.

Step 3 Bake uncovered at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes or until the rice mixture is bubbling and the cheese it melted and golden brown on top. Let the casserole cool about 5 minutes and then dig in!

Are you a busy mom on a budget looking for kid-friendly dinner recipes to make? Your picky eaters are going to love these fun and easy meals made with just a few cheap ingredients! You can even make this ahead of time and freeze it for those nights that are just too busy to get dinner together quickly!

So YUMMY! This easy weeknight dinner is super creamy and cheesy, making it the ultimate comfort food on those cold winter nights. My kids always want second and third helpings which makes this dinner a win at our house. I make this recipe whenever I have leftover ham from holiday celebrations! We always seem to end up with so much extra ham that would otherwise go to waste. Problem solved!

Even your picky eaters will love this simple casserole dish! You seriously can't mess it up! With just a few cheap and simple ingredients you can throw dinner together for your family in no time. This is the perfect recipe for kids, especially if you have picky eaters at home. Add some nutrition to this main dish with a side of veggies or salad. So yummy and fast to make!

Try doubling this casserole recipe and freezing a few batches for days when you forget to plan dinner or you can’t make it to the grocery store. The leftovers are also perfect for lunch the next day so you can get several meals out of it!

the perfect dinner casserole made with cheap and easy ingredients. Everyone loves this creamy, cheesy rice casserole. It will be on regular rotation at your house!
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Cheesy Ham and Rice Casserole

Are you looking for easy dinner ideas that your whole family will love? This cheesy rice casserole is so simple to make with just a few cheap ingredients! It's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights, and a total win for busy moms on a budget.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: budget meals, casserole, cheesy, easy dinner, ham, main dish, picky eaters, rice
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups cubed ham
  • 2 cups frozen green peas
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • dash of hot sauce to taste (optional)
  • salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Reserve one cup of shredded cheese for the top of the casserole.
  • Pour the casserole mixture into your prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese evenly over the top.
  • Bake uncovered for approximately 30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Make this dish extra lazy by using instant rice and precooked cubed ham.
  • I like to use frozen peas in this recipe because they don't get squishy when baked, but you could use any veggie you'd like.
  • This casserole is perfect to make ahead and freeze. Simply pull it out of the freezer in the morning and it will be ready to bake by dinner time.
  • You could also sprinkle on some breadcrumbs before baking for added crunch and flavor.
  • Don't skip on the hot sauce in this recipe. Adding just a teaspoon will NOT make this casserole spicy but it will add a really yummy flavor!

Don’t forget to pin and save this easy dinner casserole for later! 🙂

Are you looking for an easy dinner idea that the whole family will love? Try this easy ham and pea casserole. This recipe is so cheesy and creamy. Even my picky eater begs for seconds. It makes great left overs too, so you'll have lunch covered for the next day as well!

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