RITZY HAM, CHEESE AND PASTA CASSEROLE

Ham Pasta Casserole The Southern Lady Cooks

Ritzy Ham, Cheese and Pasta Casserole is one you will make over and over again. This ham, cheese and pasta casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham and your family will love it.  Serve this with a salad or a yellow vegetable for a complete meal anytime.

2 1/2 cups bow tie pasta, cooked al dente according to package directions and drained
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups chopped cooked ham
2 cups shredded triple cheddar cheese, divided (I get this cheese at Walmart. It is a combination of Vermont cheddar, sharp and mild cheddar)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup milk
splash hot sauce
20 Ritz crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. In a bowl whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, milk and hot sauce. In a large bowl combine the pasta, onion, peas, ham and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the ham mixture and toss. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and add the ham and pasta mixture. Sprinkle on the other cup of shredded cheese. Crush the 20 Ritz crackers and toss with the melted butter. Spread the cracker crumbs on top of the shredded cheese. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 8 servings. Enjoy!

Ritzy Ham, Cheese Pasta Casserole

Judy Yeager
Great way to use leftover ham!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, southern
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups bow tie pasta cooked al dente according to package directions and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups chopped cooked ham
  • 2 cups shredded triple cheddar cheese divided (I get this cheese at Walmart. It is a combination of Vermont cheddar, sharp and mild cheddar)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • splash hot sauce
  • 20 Ritz crackers crushed
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. In a bowl whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, milk and hot sauce. In a large bowl combine the pasta, onion, peas, ham and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the ham mixture and toss.
  • Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and add the ham and pasta mixture. Sprinkle on the other cup of shredded cheese. Crush the 20 Ritz crackers and toss with the melted butter. Spread the cracker crumbs on top of the shredded cheese. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
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