Southern Filled Comfort Casserole Recipe

Name: Southern Filled Comfort Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces macaroni (elbow, bow ties or spirals); 1 lb ham, cubed (smoked works well, too); 1 Spanish onion, med-large, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup; 3 cups grated cheddar cheese; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 4 -6 dashes Tabasco sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

10 ounces macaroni (elbow, bow ties or spirals)
1 lb ham, cubed (smoked works well, too)
1 Spanish onion, med-large, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
3 cups grated cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 -6 dashes Tabasco sauce (optional)

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["Cook pasta ""al dente"" as per directions, making sure NOT to overcook.", "Drain and set aside.", "Preheat oven to 400 degrees.", "Spray oil a saute skillet over medium heat, and add chopped onion, cooking until transparent (about 10 minutes).", "Halfway through, add minced garlic and mix well.", "(if you're using ground meat, brown at this time and drain excess grease).", "In large bowl combine Italian tomatoes, breaking up tomato pieces into small bite sizes.", "Add crushed tomatoes, can of soup, salt, pepper and 1 cup grated cheese, mixing well (add optional Tabasco sauce).", "Add cooked onion and cubed ham (or other meat) and mix.", "Fold in pasta until well coated and then transfer into an oil sprayed 12x9 casserole dish, spreading evenly.", "Sprinkle with remaining cheese.", "Bake for 25-30 minutes until LIGHTLY golden brown on top and bubbly on the sides.", "Set aside for 5 minutes to set."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces macaroni (elbow, bow ties or spirals), 1 lb ham, cubed (smoked works well, too), 1 Spanish onion, med-large, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Southern Filled Comfort Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Southern Filled Comfort Casserole

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