Ham and Broccoli Rice Casserole
This Ham and Broccoli Rice Casserole is a cozy dish that uses leftover ham, frozen broccoli, rice, and cheese with a buttery cracker topping. Easy, tasty, and budget-friendly.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 8"x8" Baking Dish
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
- 13-ounces Frozen Broccoli Florets, thawed (about 3 cups)
- 1 ½ cups Leftover Ham, diced
- 1 10.5-ounce can Cream of Chicken Soup (try my homemade)
- 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese or Swiss, etc; divided
- 1 cup Cooked Rice
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves (¼ teaspoon if using ground)
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ cup Chicken Broth (optional, if you like a little sauce)
Topping (See Notes for alternate option)
- 1 sleeve Ritz® Crackers, crushed
- 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
- Remaining Half of the Shredded Cheese (1 cup)
Instructions
Prep
- Spray a 8x8-inch baking dish and set aside. Thaw the broccoli by running under hot water, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Dice the ham.
Make the Filling
- In a bowl, mix together the ham, cream of chicken soup, half of the shredded cheese, rice, seasonings, and chicken broth, if using.
- Fold in the broccoli.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Prepare the Topping
- Crush the Ritz crackers and add them to the same mixing bowl, along with the second half of the shredded cheese, and the melted butter. Stir well to coat all of the crackers.
- Spread the topping evenly over the top of the broccoli mixture.
Bake
- Cover with foil and bake covered, at 350°F, for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake uncovered for 20 minutes (Broil a few minutes if you want the cracker topping browned. Watch it closely so it dosen’t burn).
Notes
Alternate Stuffing Topping (if you want a heartier casserole):
- 1 6-ounce box Stove Top® Stuffing Mix
- 1 1/2 cups Boiling Water
- 4 Tablespoons Melted Unsalted Butter Mix together in mixing bowl and cover. Let stand about 5 minutes, until stuffing is moistened, then spread over the casserole and bake as directed.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal
