Classy Ham Casserole
Description
This cheesy pasta casserole with ham, asparagus, and onion is simple to assemble and done within an hour.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
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1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
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1 bunch asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 cups fully cooked ham cubes
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1 sweet onion, diced
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3/4 cup mayonnaise
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup bread crumbs
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
3
Mix macaroni, 3/4 of the Cheddar cheese, asparagus, ham, onion, and mayonnaise in a bowl to coat pasta and vegetables in mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper. Spread the macaroni mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer remaining Cheddar cheese over the macaroni mixture; top with bread crumbs.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 30 minutes.