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German Ham and Noodle Casserole
This recipe for a ham and noodle casserole is a version of an Austrian or German dish called schinkenfleckerl or schinkennudeln. It's a delicious, creamy noodle dish that is a perfect way to use up any leftover ham!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
55
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, austrian, German
Keyword:
casserole, ham, noodle
Servings:
8
Author:
Aimee
Ingredients
12
oz
egg noodles
cooked
½
lb
smoked ham
diced
½
medium onion
diced
1
tablespoon
butter
2
eggs
2
cups
heavy cream
⅛
teaspoon
nutmeg
1.5
cups
white cheddar cheese
½
teaspoon
salt
¼
teaspoon
pepper
cooking spray
Instructions
Spray a 9x13 dish with cooking spray and preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
Prepare your ingredients. Boil your eggs noodles until al dente or soft, dice your ham, dice your onion, and grate your cheese.
In a skillet, melt the butter. Add your ham and diced onion and saute, stirring frequently, until onion is cooked through and soft. Turn off the heat.
In a medium bowl, add your eggs, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Whisk together with a whisk or fork. Add the cheese and whisk to combine.
Drain your noodles, then add the ham and onion. Pour the egg/cream mixture into the pot. Stir together.
Pour into the casserole dish and cover with foil.
Place in the oven and cook for 30 minutes, covered. Remove the foil and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve.
Notes
If desired, you can add more cheese to the top after cooking and broil.
You can also broil the top without cheese if you like a crispy top.
Dish can be garnished with fresh chives or green onions.
Cheddar cheese can be substituted out for Swiss or Emmental cheese for a more traditional cheese.