✨ Introduction
This Hawaiian Ham & Cheese Casserole 🍍🍖 is creamy, cheesy, and packed with savory ham and sweet pineapple. A comforting bake perfect for ftour, family dinners, or potlucks 🧀🔥.
🧂 Ingredients
- 🍖 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 🧀 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 🍍 1 cup pineapple chunks (drained)
- 🥔 3 cups cooked pasta or sliced potatoes
- 🧅 1 small onion, chopped
- 🥛 1 cup cream or béchamel sauce
- 🌿 2 tbsp chopped green onions or parsley
- 🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a casserole dish.
- 🥣 In a bowl, mix ham, pineapple, pasta/potatoes, onion, and cream.
- 🧀 Stir in half the cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- 📦 Pour mixture into dish and top with remaining cheese.
- 🔥 Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- 🌿 Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
🔄 Methods
- 🌶️ Add chili flakes or harissa for heat.
- 🥬 Mix in spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- 🍞 Use bread cubes instead of pasta for a strata-style bake.
- 🧁 Bake in ramekins for individual portions.
📚 History
Inspired by Hawaiian pizza 🇺🇸 and Moroccan-style oven bakes 🇲🇦, this casserole blends sweet and savory in a creamy, cheesy dish.
💪 Benefits
- 🍖 Protein from ham
- 🍍 Vitamin C from pineapple
- 🧀 Calcium from cheese
- 🥛 Energy from cream and pasta
🎨 Formation
Serve hot with golden cheese crust and colorful toppings 🍽️. Ideal for ftour, cozy dinners, or festive gatherings 🎉.
✅ Conclusion
Hawaiian Ham & Cheese Casserole is rich, creamy, and satisfying—a sweet-savory comfort dish for every occasion 🍍🍖🧀🔥.
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Cheese lovers
- 🍽️ Dinner hosts
- 🎉 Celebration cooks
- 🍍 Pineapple fans