Description
Ham Tetrazzini is a delightful casserole featuring tender spaghetti, savory diced ham, and rich creamy sauces topped with melted cheese. This dish is easy to prepare, making it a fantastic option for a quick dinner or comforting meal that will please the entire family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. dry thin spaghetti
- 10 oz. can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 10 oz. can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 2 cups sour cream
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup frozen peas & carrots
- 1 lb. cooked ham, diced small
- 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the thin spaghetti al dente in a pot of salted boiling water according to package directions, then drain.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, melted butter, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Fold in the frozen peas and carrots, diced ham, and drained spaghetti, coating everything evenly.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with shredded Colby jack and Parmesan cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
- Take the dish out of the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Let it stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to use leftover ham for an extra budget-friendly meal.
For a lighter version, you can substitute low-fat sour cream and cheese.
Adding vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms can enhance flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
