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