Cheesy Ham and Green Bean Casserole

Rosemary and Garlic Italian Bread
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Ingredients

  • ¼ (16-oz) pkg rigatoni
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • ¼ lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg chopped ham
  • 1 cup fish-shaped Cheddar crackers

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green beans, and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle flour over green beans; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk, and cook until thickened and bubbly. Stir in cheese, thyme, and garlic powder until cheese is melted.
  4. Stir in ham and pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 1½-quart baking dish.
  5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with crackers.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried crushed rosemary
  • ½ (14.8-oz) loaf Italian bread, halved lengthwise

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together butter, garlic and rosemary; spread on cut sides of bread, and place on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Slice to serve.

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