Cheesy zucchini ham bake? Oh yes! Got leftover ham? Use that. Or if you don’t, pick up a slice of ham at the grocery store, and you’ll have the foundation for this delicious one-pan meal!

This is a delicious one-dish meal and a great casserole to serve at a family dinner or bring to a potluck. I love how this family dinner casserole is flavorful, nutritious, and easy to make. For those reasons, it’s a great dish to add to your regular meal rotation.

Zucchini is one of my favorite vegetables because it’s so versatile and goes with so many different foods. It’s an excellent ingredient for casseroles, stews, soups, and one-pan meals. We even like roasted or baked zucchini with nothing but a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Easy One-Pan Meal

One-pan meals make it easy to get dinner on the table quickly. They’re also great for cleanup because you don’t have as many pots and pans to scrub. It also has several of the food groups. In addition to having the vegetables, you’ll get protein from the ham and minerals from the cheese and milk. In other words, you’re getting food from all of the major food groups with this dish.

Ingredients

All of the ingredients for this ham casserole are available at any grocery store. Here are the items you’ll need:

• 3 zucchinis cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 can of corn
• 1/2 cup diced ham
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers (optional)

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How to Make a Cheesy Zucchini Ham Bake

First, sauté the onions until they become translucent. Next, add the cut-up zucchini and diced tomatoes. Add the ham and corn to the skillet. Stir and continue cooking until everything in the skillet is hot. Now is the time to add the jalapeno peppers if you want them.

After the mixture is hot and the vegetables are fully cooked, pour them into a greased casserole dish.

Combine the milk with some of the cheese in a saucepan. Heat it until the cheese melts.

Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper, stirring constantly. After the cheese mixture starts to bubble, pour it over the vegetables and ham.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese over everything. Bake until the top is golden brown. This is such a delicious dish you might wind up putting it in your regular dinner rotation. At least it’s something you can feel good about feeding your family.

Serve this delicious casserole over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta. It’s even good served over southern-style cornbread. Or enjoy it all by itself! It’s delicious no matter how you eat it!

Dessert

After a hearty meal like this cheesy zucchini ham bake, I like to serve a lighter dessert. One of our favorites is this lemon meringue pie.

Or you might want this delicious and easy-to-make 2-ingredient apple cake. Both the pie and the cake can be made in less than an hour, so you won’t spend all day in the kitchen.

More One-Dish Meals

If you like the cheesy zucchini ham bake, you’ll enjoy this mac-and-cheese with ham casserole and this shepherd’s pie.

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