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Baked Ham and Macaroni Casserole with Crispy Dinner Roll Crust

35 minutes
Serves 4
DinnerAmerican
Herb's take

This one-pan wonder riffs on American comfort classics, transforming simple leftovers into a dinner-worthy casserole with a golden, crunchy topping. You'll master the art of rustic bake-over, turning humble dinner rolls into something truly craveable.

Ingredients

Yield
4

Instructions

  1. 01
    Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter.
  2. 02
    In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
  3. 03
    Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. 04
    Pour in the milk and stir, scraping up any tasty browned bits. Simmer for 1 minute.
  5. 05
    Add the leftover mac and cheese, ham, frozen peas, black pepper, and dijon mustard. Stir until warmed through and evenly combined.
  6. 06
    Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until just melted. Remove from heat.
  7. 07
    Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  8. 08
    Toss the torn dinner roll chunks in a bowl with olive oil, parmesan, and remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter until evenly coated.
  9. 09
    Scatter the dinner roll topping evenly over the casserole.
  10. 10
    Bake uncovered until the casserole is bubbling and the roll topping is deeply golden and crispy, about 18-22 minutes.
  11. 11
    Let rest 5 minutes before serving to allow everything to set up.

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