Our family loves this quick and easy, hearty Ham and Noodle Casserole. Tender pasta, topped with a simple egg and cream sauce and finished with Swiss cheese.
This casserole recipe is great when you are looking for a quick, filling, and effortless comfort food dinner idea. There is just something special anytime you combine ham and cheese in a recipe.
Based on classic German 'Nudelauflauf' ('Noodle-Au-f-lau-f') this casserole was a standard on my family's meal rotation when I was growing up in Germany. And it's not lost any of its appeal and popularity these days when I cook it for my own family.
What You'll Need To Make This Recipe
- 16 ounces EGG NOODLES, cooked according the package instructions
- 14 ounces HAM di diced
- 1½ cups HEAVY CREAMY
- ½ cup MILK, we use whole milk, but part-skim would work as well
- 4 large EGGS
- 1 teaspoon SALT
- 8 ounces SWISS CHEESE, sliced or shredded
How To Make This Recipe
This foolproof easy dinner recipe takes just a few minutes to put together.
PREP
- Preheat the oven to 400º degrees Fahrenheit. Spray the casserole dish lightly with a few spritzers of cooking spray
- Begin by cooking the noodles according to package instructions. Rinse and drain.
- Dice the ham and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk eggs, whipped cream, and milk until creamy. Season with salt. Set aside
*You can also add a ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg. - Transfer cooked egg noodles into a casserole dish. Top with diced ham.
- Pour whisked egg and cream sauce over the egg noodles and ham.
- Top with sliced (or shredded) Swiss cheese. And bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cover casserole baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes at 400º degrees Fahrenheit. Remove cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Recipe Success Tips
This is a great recipe to offer as a breakfast casserole for brunch.
- Mix up your cheeses. While we've typically made this with some type of Swiss cheese. Emmentaler was my Oma's favorite cheese to use in casseroles. Today I tend to mix it up and use classic Swiss or Gruyere if I can find it on sale.
- Avoid pre-shredded cheese whenever possible. It's typically full of fillers and preservatives to keep the cheese fresh and these don't tend to melt very well (plus there are no nutritional benefits). And if you break it down a log of cheese will typically be less expensive than any pre-shredded cheese.
- You can also make this recipe with Cheddar cheese or even Mozzarella cheese. Or try a combination of Swiss and Cheddar, Mozzarella and Swiss. There are plenty of options to be creative.
- This is also a great option to use up any leftover ham. And perfect for a filling post-Thanksgiving brunch.
How To Store a Ham and Noodle Casserole
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last for about 3-4 days.
When you're ready to reheat the casserole preheat the oven to 200º Fahrenheit. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and gently heat until warm - about 10 minutes.
If you're using the microwave to reheat the ham and noodle casserole do it one portion at a time. Place a cover on the dish and choose the 'casserole' preset or a medium heat setting.
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Ham and Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
- Cooking Spray
- 16 ounces egg noodles cooked
- 14 ounces ham diced
Sauce
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- 4 large eggs whisked
- 1 teaspoon salt
Cheese Topping
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese sliced
Instructions
PREP
- Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
- Cook egg noodles according to the package instructions. Rinse and drain. Lightly pre-grease the casserole baking dish with a couple of spritzers of cooking spray.
Putting the Casserole together
- Slice Swiss cheese into thin slices and dice ham. Whisk the eggs, milk, and heavy cream, and salt. Option: Add ¼ teaspoon nutmeg for if desired.
- Add egg noodles to the casserole dish. Top with diced ham and pour whisked egg and cream sauce. Add a layer of Swiss cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes at 400° Fahreheit. Remove the foil and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy.
