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Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole
Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! It's super simple to make taking just 10 ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare this make ahead recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Potatoes, Thinly sliced
- 2 cups Cooked ham, diced
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons Flour
- 1 ½ cups Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cup Sharp cheddar cheese, Grated
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ cup Grated cheese, to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and lightly grease a one quart casserole dish.
- In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour. Allow to rest for one minute.
- Add in cold milk, stirring with a whisk.
- Season with a dash of cayenne and salt (to taste). Cook sauce on low, whisking occasionally until it reaches a boil and sauce is smooth. Reduce heat.
- Add cheese and continue to stir occasionally until cheese is completely melted.
- In the prepared casserole dish, place half of potatoes.
- Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes in casserole dish, and add half of the ham.
- Repeat with second layer of potatoes, cheese sauce and ham.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Christina's Notes
- Cut Evenly: Cut the potatoes into uniform pieces for even cooking in cozy casserole recipes.
- Cube Ham: Cut the ham into small cubes for even distribution throughout the casserole.
- Flavor: Add a little garlic powder, fresh thyme or rosemary for an extra layer of flavor.
- Creamier: If you want your casserole to have an even creamier cheesy sauce add in some sour cream, cream of chicken soup or some cream cheese cubes.
- Breadcrumbs: Crumbly bread or panko breadcrumbs on top add a crispy texture and enhance the cheesy flavor.