A yummy family dinner casserole that's made with just a few common ingredients, ready in less than 30 minutes, and picky eater approved.
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!
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
How To Make The Most Delicious Cheesy Ham and Pea Casserole
With a 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 2 Pour the casserole mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish and sprinkle the reserved cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top.
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!
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!
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!
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.
- 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
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
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Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Reserve one cup of shredded cheese for the top of the casserole.
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Pour the casserole mixture into your prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese evenly over the top.
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Bake uncovered for approximately 30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
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Let cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
- 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!
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