Ham and Potato Casserole Recipe
There’s nothing quite like a warm, hearty casserole. A Ham and Potato Casserole Recipe brings comfort to every table.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Medium saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Aluminum foil
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 3 cups diced cooked ham
- 6 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Grease the baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour to make a smooth roux.
- Slowly add milk while whisking continuously.
- Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add ham, potatoes, and onions into the dish.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the mixture.
- Stir lightly to ensure even coating.
- Cover dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Let it rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamier texture.
- Leftover holiday ham works perfectly in this.
- Add peas or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- You can swap cheddar for Gruyère cheese.
- For crispy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs before baking.