When you are in the mood for a meal that will remind you of Easter dinner, try this Large Family Ham and Asparagus Casserole. Not only is it easy enough to prepare, but it also tastes great and is good for you!
Does your family enjoy a ham with asparagus and other easy sides for large family dinner? If you are in the mood for something similar without all the extra work, you will love this Large Family Ham and Asparagus Casserole. It is easy to put together and has the perfect taste to it because of the different ingredients used to make it. If you enjoy ham, asparagus, pasta, and a few extras, you will enjoy the taste of this quick casserole and may decide to make it quite often.
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What You Need to Make the Large Family Ham and Asparagus Casserole
There are certain ingredients that you will need to make the Large Family Ham and Asparagus Casserole, including:
- Radiatore Pasta. Cook the pasta as directed on the package and make sure to drain it before adding it to your casserole dish.
- Ham. Chop your favorite ham into small cubes to add with the pasta and other ingredients.
- Fresh Asparagus. Cut your asparagus into 1-inch pieces before adding it in with the pasta and ham.
- Chicken Broth. Use chicken broth to add a creamy texture and more flavor to the dish. Try making a whole chicken in the instant pot and use the broth.
- French Fried Onions. These tasty onions add the perfect crunch and taste great when added on top of the casserole.
Other ingredients to have when making this casserole include onion, butter, all-purpose flour, dried thyme, black pepper, milk, and lemon juice.
How to Store and Save Your Ham and Asparagus Casserole
If you want to store your Large Family Ham and Asparagus Casserole in the fridge or freezer, prepare it as you normally would. However, do not put the French fried onions on top.
After you put the ingredients together, you can cover the casserole dish tightly with a sheet of aluminum foil or place it in an airtight container before placing it in your fridge for up to two days or in place this meal in the freezer for two months.
When you are ready to heat it in the oven, you may then place the French fried onions on top to ensure that they will stay crispy instead of becoming too soft and soggy.
What to Make with the Ham and Asparagus Casserole
There are lots of things that go great with the Ham and Asparagus Casserole. Start by adding a simple side dish. For example, you might try our Healthy Squash, Zucchini, and Tomato Bake, our Garlicky Green Beans, or our Sheet Pan Broccoli. Then maybe you want to add some bread. We have homemade white bread, white bread without yeast, honey wheat bread or maybe you want something adventurous like Pumpkin Banana Bread. Don’t forget about classic dinner rolls or even sweet cinnamon rolls!
Here are more large family casseroles your family will enjoy!
- Spinach and Cheese Strata
- Chicken Fajita Casserole
- Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
- Teriyaki Chicken Casserole
- Bake Millionaire Spaghetti Casserole
- Amazing Enchilada Casserole
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Large Family Ham and Asparagus Casserole
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Large Family Ham and Asparagus Casserole | Big Family Dinners
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Prep Time: 30 minutes -
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
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Total Time: 50 minutes
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Yield: 2 9×13 Casserole Dishes -
Category: Dinner -
Method: Stove top/ Oven
Description
When you are in the mood for a meal that will remind you of Easter dinner, try this Large Family Ham and Asparagus Casserole. Not only is it easy enough to prepare, but it also tastes great and is good for you!
Ingredients
- 2 (16 ounce) boxes radiatore pasta, cooked and drained according to package directions
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cups cubed ham
- 1 (6 ounce) package french-fried onions
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two 9×13 casserole dishes with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook until softened. Stir in the flour, thyme, and black pepper, allowing to cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk and broth to the skillet, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue stirring until thickened. Remove the skillet from the heat.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the ham, noodles, lemon juice, cream sauce, and asparagus, mixing to combine. Divide the pasta evenly between the two casserole dishes.
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Top the casseroles with the cheese.
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Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and add a layer of the fried onions. Return to the oven and continue baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
Keywords: Ham and Asparagus Casserole
This easy to make casserole is sure to be a hit with your large family because of its creamy sauce, savory ham, crunchy asparagus, and flavorful toppings. Be sure to add it to your weekly meal plan schedule.
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