Baked Ham and Bean Casserole with Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

A comforting casserole with smoky ham, kidney beans, and a tangy mustard coating, baked until golden. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs ham, kidney beans, green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ham
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 medium onions
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp mustard
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and 1 medium diced green bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb diced ham, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed kidney beans, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 2 tbsp mustard, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
3. Step 3: Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
4. Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.