Cheesy Ham with Vegetables Casserole

If you are wanting a quick and easy meal that your family will love, this recipe is sure to please.  Even people who do not like vegetables will enjoy this meal.  Serve this casserole with a salad and some bread or biscuits, and you have a complete meal. 

Ingredients

1 (10-oz.) pkg. broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots
1 (10.75-oz.) can cheddar cheese soup * See notes below
1/2 c. sour cream
2 c. ham, cut into small cubes
2 c. cooked rice *
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 tbs. butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spray or grease a 1 1/2 qt. baking dish.

Cook mixed vegetables according to package directions. Vegetables do not have to be cooked all the way through, you just want them al dente and no longer frozen.  Drain. 

Place vegetables in a large bowl. Add the ham, rice, onions, and garlic. Gently mix.

In a small bowl, combine cheddar cheese soup and sour cream. Stir until smooth.

Pour the cheese soup mixture over the mixed vegetables, ham, and rice. Gently stir to combine.

Place bread crumbs in a small bowl. Pour the melted butter over the top and stir to combine.  Sprinkle the bread crumb over the ham and vegetables. 

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through. Serve. During the last 5 minutes of cooking time, you can sprinkle some more cheddar cheese over the top if desired.

Notes

If you don't have a can of cheddar cheese soup, use 1/2 cup milk and 1-cup shredded cheddar cheese.

Instead of rice, you can use 3-cups cooked pasta.