Ham and Rice Casserole (Crock Pot)

If you want an easy crockpot meal, I highly recommend this Ham and Rice Casserole. All of the ingredients are cooked completely in the slow cooker with minimal preparation needed. This is by far one of my favorite leftover ham recipes because it works great with any variety of diced ham.

This casserole has a velvety and creamy texture provided by the soup, sour cream, and mayonnaise. They add tons of moisture to the broccoli and rice as they cook to ensure they are perfectly tender every time.

If you like ham recipes, you will love this easy Ham and Cheese Pinwheels, Spinach Rice or this Instant Pot Spiral Ham.

Why You’ll Love This Rice and Ham Casserole Recipe

• Budget-friendly: The ingredients in this recipe are super cheap so it’s a perfect affordable family meal.
• Easy to prepare: It doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to prepare the ingredients for the crockpot.
• Kid-approved: Even kids and picky eaters love this ham casserole!

Ingredients

Below is everything you need to make this ham and rice casserole in the crockpot. I find that all of the components are easy to find at any grocery store and some of them are pantry staples you may purchase extra of to keep in your kitchen.

• Cream of chicken soup: I love the creamy texture and savory flavor the soup adds to this ham and cheese casserole. Feel free to use cream of cheese or mushroom soup (or even broccoli) instead.
• Mayo and sour cream: This combo adds the perfect amount of richness and moisture. You can try this recipe with Greek yogurt instead of sour cream!
• Garlic: Fresh garlic adds great flavor and helps to enhance the flavors of the entire ham and broccoli casserole.
• Pepper: You get a lot of salty flavor from some of the ingredients so the only seasoning I add to this casserole is black pepper.
• Basmati rice: Any long-grain rice will work great in this recipe. I love basmati because it doesn’t take as long to cook as other varieties such as jasmine rice.
• Ham: Any diced ham is great. Purchase it diced or as a ham steak. You may even use leftover ham from another recipe like my Honey Mustard Ham.
• Broccoli: Ensure that you wash and chop the fresh broccoli into florets so they are easy to mix with the other ingredients.
• Butter: The melted butter is added to the top with the fried onion straws to help them brown and get a little crispy. I recommend unsalted butter if possible.
• Fried onion straws: These add a crispy texture to help break up the soft textures in the ham casserole with broccoli and rice.
• Cheddar cheese: I love the sharp flavor of cheddar cheese in this recipe. Colby Jack and Pepper Jack are great substitutes.

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

Variations

• Southwest: Try using black beans, corn, and Rotel instead of broccoli for Southwestern flair.
• Mixed veggies: Use more veggies like a bag of frozen mixed vegetables for a heartier version.
• Hawaiian: Add drained diced pineapple and chopped bell peppers for a sweet and savory Hawaiian twist.

How to Make Ham and Rice Casserole

To get started on your crock pot ham casserole, cut your ham and broccoli so they are ready to add to the slow cooker. Then, spray the inside with nonstick cooking spray before adding any of the ingredients.

⭐️ Hint: Taste-test the rice if you are unsure if it’s fully cooked. Allow it to cook for a few extra minutes if it’s not quite done yet.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this easy slow cooker Ham and Bean Soup!

Storage Directions 

• Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Cool it completely and store it in a freezer-safe bag, flattening and removing the air from the bag. Freeze it for up to 2 months. Note the crispy onions won't be as crispy.
• Reheating: Use a microwave or a saucepan over low heat to reheat leftover ham casserole.
• Make Ahead: Make this recipe up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. You may also mix the ingredients and cover the mixing bowl as well. Add the crispy onions just before cooking.

Serving Suggestions

• Make a tasty adult beverage like Pink Mojito or Ranch Water Seltzer to enjoy with this broccoli ham casserole.
• I love making this easy Asparagus Salad as a quick side dish. A fresh garden salad would work great, too.
• You can’t go wrong with bread! Try this Gluten-Free Cornbread Recipe or Air Fryer Garlic Bread with this recipe.

Recipe Tips

• Try a slow cooker liner: Use a slow cooker liner to save time on cleanup after dinner.
• Check the liquid level: If more liquid is needed, add a splash of chicken broth to the casserole for moisture.
• Let it rest after cooking: Allow the ham broccoli casserole some time to rest after it cooks to ensure all of the ingredients are perfectly tender.

Recipe FAQs

More Delicious Slow Cooker Dishes

Do you like the ease of cooking slow cooker meals? Here are some of my favorite slow cooker recipes you may also like to try.

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This post was originally published in October 2021. It has been udpated with new images and content.