Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole: Comfort Food Recipe

This Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole is a comforting dish loaded with tender potatoes, savory diced ham, and a creamy sauce made with cream cheese. Topped with a generous layer of melted cheese, this casserole is perfect for any occasion, especially when you need to use up leftover ham from a holiday mea

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 30

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brunch casserole, Casserole, leftover ham, Leftover Holiday Recipe, leftover pork recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 494kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Casserole Set

Glass Baking Dish

Aluminum Cake Pan

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Ingredients

6 Cups Russet Potatoes diced or shredded russet potatoes. You can use frozen hash browns
2 Cups Ham diced leftover ham
1 Large Yellow Onion diced
2 Tablespoons Butter
10.5 Ounces Cream of Chicken Soup 1 can. You can also use cream of mushroom or cream of celery
8 Ounces Cream Cheese 1 block, or 1 cup sour cream
3 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded. You can also use Colby Jack or Monterey Jack cheese. Divided
1/2 Cup Whole Milk
1/4 Cup Butter melted
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Optional: chopped green onions or bell peppers for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large casserole dish.
In a skillet, sauté the diced onion in the 2 tablespoons of butter until translucent. Set it aside.
1 Large Yellow Onion, 2 Tablespoons Butter
In a large bowl, combine the russet potatoes (or hash browns), diced ham, 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheese, and yellow onion.
6 Cups Russet Potatoes, 2 Cups Ham, 3 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, whole milk, melted butter, garlic powder, and black pepper to create the creamy sauce.
10.5 Ounces Cream of Chicken Soup, 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, 1/2 Cup Whole Milk, 1/4 Cup Butter, 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Pour the creamy sauce over the potato mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the greased casserole dish and spread it evenly. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.

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