Ready for a comforting, easy, and delicious one-dish dinner? Try this Ham and Cheese Sandwich Casserole! Thanks so much to Country Crock for sponsoring today’s dinner recipe.
I talked all summer about looking forward to school starting again. I remembered fondly all the friends, activities, and routines that we were missing on summer break, but I seemed to have forgotten how BUSY we get when school is in session. I mentioned last week that my PTA job has been keeping me occupied. Add in homework and after school classes, and there’s hardly time to think about what’s for dinner!
For busy weeknights, nothing beats an easy one-dish meal. We all know and love the classic ham and cheese sandwich, and I wanted to turn that into a filling, family-pleasing casserole. I think you will enjoy this Ham and Cheese Sandwich Casserole loaded with sourdough, a creamy cheese sauce, ham, and baked tomatoes.
Normally I use butter to make cheese sauce, so I wasn’t sure how it would turn out with Country Crock instead. I have very fond memories of Country Crock because my late grandmother ALWAYS had a tub of it on the Sunday dinner table. I have eaten it spread on bread for as long as I can remember, but I haven’t used it for cooking. Let me tell you, the sauce turned out GREAT! Look at that smooth, creamy, cheesy goodness (sorry for the terrible lighting on my stove):
Now that I know Country Crock can make such a perfect sauce and has less fat and calories than butter, it will be my go-to ingredient for creamy sauces in the future! I hope your family enjoys this delicious sandwich turned casserole, and I know you will love how easy it is to make, even on busy school nights!
Andi Gleeson is a passionate blogger and mom based in San Francisco who focuses on easy and delicious dinner recipes.
7 comments
Wild woman
11 years ago
I was wondering if you could use wheat bread instead of sourdough bread. My husband likes sourdough but I don’t I like wheat bread better. I am still am going to make this on this weekend sounds really good.
Andi
11 years ago
Hi! Yes, I think wheat bread should work, but if it’s sandwich bread instead of crusty bread, the texture might be a bit soggier. I have seen wheat French bread loaves in my grocery store, so maybe that would be a good compromise!
dalriada
12 years ago
This was great and I never would have thought to do it. I did use seasoned chicken instead of ham and put grated Parmesan cheese on top of the tomatoes.
Andi
12 years ago
I’m so glad you tried the recipe! I know it seems a little odd at first, but who can argue with bread and cheese sauce? Your version with chicken sounds tasty and healthier than ham. I’m going to try that next time! Thanks so much for coming back to let me know how you liked it. This made my day!
Wild woman
11 years ago
I think putting seasoned chicken on it is a great idea as well I might have to try that one too.
Andi
11 years ago
Let me know how it turns out! Tomorrow I’m working on a cornbread and chicken casserole (speaking of chicken), and I’ll try to have it ready for Fridays menu. Thanks for stopping by!
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7 comments
I was wondering if you could use wheat bread instead of sourdough bread. My husband likes sourdough but I don’t I like wheat bread better. I am still am going to make this on this weekend sounds really good.
Hi! Yes, I think wheat bread should work, but if it’s sandwich bread instead of crusty bread, the texture might be a bit soggier. I have seen wheat French bread loaves in my grocery store, so maybe that would be a good compromise!
This was great and I never would have thought to do it. I did use seasoned chicken instead of ham and put grated Parmesan cheese on top of the tomatoes.
I’m so glad you tried the recipe! I know it seems a little odd at first, but who can argue with bread and cheese sauce? Your version with chicken sounds tasty and healthier than ham. I’m going to try that next time! Thanks so much for coming back to let me know how you liked it. This made my day!
I think putting seasoned chicken on it is a great idea as well I might have to try that one too.
Let me know how it turns out! Tomorrow I’m working on a cornbread and chicken casserole (speaking of chicken), and I’ll try to have it ready for Fridays menu. Thanks for stopping by!