Description
A comforting and cheesy casserole featuring ham, peas, and rice in a creamy cheddar sauce, perfect for a family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups cubed ham
- 1½ cups frozen green peas
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional topping)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, cubed ham, and frozen peas.
- Add the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce.
- Stir everything together until well combined. This is your Cheesy Ham Pea Comfort mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter, if using for the topping.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the mixture, followed by the buttered breadcrumbs (if using).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving your Cheesy Ham Pea Comfort.
Notes
- Day-old rice works well in this Cheesy Ham Pea Comfort recipe.
- Full-fat sour cream provides the creamiest texture for your Cheesy Ham Pea Comfort.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste in this Cheesy Ham Pea Comfort dish.
- The hot sauce adds a subtle kick to the Cheesy Ham Pea Comfort.
- The breadcrumb topping is optional for added crunch on your Cheesy Ham Pea Comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450-500 calories (will vary based on exact ingredients)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Varies
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies