Use up your leftovers with this pineapple ham casserole

Matt Jenner

Contributing Writer

You don't have to travel to Hawaii to make a unique dish featuring pineapple! Look no further than this sweet-and-savory dish. This pineapple ham casserole is the perfect way to use up leftover ham from the night before, and transform it into a brand new dish the whole family will love. This dish is perfect to be served as either a side dish or a main course, just be sure you make enough for all your guests!
Like all casseroles, there is no right or wrong way to throw this dish together. The recipe below combines fresh egg noodles with the classic (yet somewhat controversial) combination of ham and pineapple, which will hit every taste bud. A creamy gravy helps keep the whole dish together for easy serving and eating.

Cooktop Cove

Pineapple Ham Casserole

4-6

15 mins

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2 cups uncooked egg noodles

2 cups cubed ham, fully cooked

2 8oz cans crushed pineapple, drained

8oz cream cheese, softened and cubed

½ cup chopped celery

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons butter

½ cup plain breadcrumbs

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Prepare egg noodles according to the instructions on the package until "al dente." Drain noodles and set aside.

In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add the celery, and sauté until the celery starts to cook down, about 2-4 mins.

Stir in the cream cheese and milk. Stir to combine until the cheese is fully melted.

Add the noodles, ham, pineapple, Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper to the skillet, and mix to fully combine.

Transfer the casserole mixture to a well-greased casserole dish.

Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, and add the breadcrumbs. Toss until the breadcrumbs have absorbed all the butter, and evenly spread breadcrumbs over the casserole.

Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven, uncovered, until the casserole is heated through and is bubbling around the edges, about 30-35 mins.

Remove casserole from the oven and allow to cool for 5 mins. Serve hot on individual plates using a large spoon or ladle directly from the casserole dish.

Pro-tip: Leftover ham works great for this recipe, but feel free to cook or buy your own ham if you have none on hand!

Pro-tip: Add a little spice to this dish by adding a few shakes of your favorite hot sauce

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