Baked Ham and Parmesan Rice Casserole

Name: Baked Ham and Parmesan Rice Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups long-grain rice; 2 vegetable bouillon cubes; 4 cups boiling water; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons grated onion; 100 g sliced mushrooms; 100 g diced cooked ham; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 200 ml heavy cream; 2 cups grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons dried chopped parsley

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 30, 2026

A hearty and comforting rice casserole layering tender ham, sautéed mushrooms, and a generous blanket of golden parmesan. Finished in the oven until bubbling and crispy on top, this crowd-pleaser is the kind of dish everyone comes back for seconds.

Prep⏱️ 45 min

Servings👥 8 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

8 servings

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups long-grain rice
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
4 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons grated onion
100 g sliced mushrooms
100 g diced cooked ham
1/4 cup dry white wine
200 ml heavy cream
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried chopped parsley

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
2
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and toast the rice for 3 minutes, stirring, until lightly golden.
3
Dissolve the bouillon cubes in boiling water and pour over the rice. Stir to combine.
4
Partially cover and cook over low heat until all the liquid is absorbed.
5
Remove from heat, cover fully, and let rest for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
6
In a skillet, melt butter and sauté the grated onion until translucent.
7
Add mushrooms and ham and cook over high heat for 3–4 minutes.
8
Deglaze with white wine and let the alcohol evaporate completely.
9
Stir in the heavy cream and half the parmesan over low heat. Mix gently.
10
Fold in the cooked rice until evenly combined.
11
Transfer to a buttered baking dish, top with remaining parmesan, and bake for 15 minutes until golden. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

💡 Chef's Tip

Swap ham for smoked turkey for a lighter version. For extra depth of flavour, use a mix of cremini and shiitake mushrooms. A pinch of nutmeg in the cream sauce adds a lovely warmth.