{"id":1971147,"date":"2024-03-14T16:58:17","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T15:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=1971147"},"modified":"2024-05-01T10:39:13","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T15:39:13","slug":"ham-potato-casserole","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ham-potato-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Ham and Potato Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"
In my experience,\u00a0cheesy casserole recipes are\u00a0universally loved by kids and adults alike\u2014especially when they involve the decadent combination of ham and cheese. This ham and potato casserole recipe smothers hearty ham and tender chunks of potatoes\u00a0in a rich cheddar cheese sauce. It’s like\u00a0au gratin potatoes<\/a>\u00a0but easier to put together, since the potatoes don’t need to be sliced thin or be layered just right.<\/p>\n This ham casserole is also pretty versatile. It’s just as hearty as mac and cheese with ham<\/a>, so you could easily serve it for lunch or dinner. But the potatoes make it suitable for breakfast, like an eggless ham and cheese breakfast casserole<\/a>. It makes great addition to a brunch spread for those who don’t like (or can’t have) eggs.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/p>\n Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, and add enough water to cover. Bring the water to a boil. Then, reduce the heat. Simmer, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until the potatoes are crisp-tender.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Parcooking the potatoes cuts down on the baking time. If you don’t want to simmer them on the stovetop, check out these other ways to cook potatoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion; cook and stir it for four to six minutes or until tender. Stir in the flour until blended.<\/p>\n Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper until the cheese is melted. Then, stir in the ham.<\/p>\n Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a greased 13×9-inch baking dish. Top the potatoes with the sauce.<\/p>\n Cover and bake until the potatoes are almost tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Then, uncover and bake until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Let the casserole stand for five minutes before serving.<\/p>\n You can assemble this ham and potato casserole ahead of time, and store the unbaked casserole, covered, in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, remove the dish from the fridge 30 minutes before baking. Bake the casserole as directed, adjusting the cooking time as needed for the potatoes to become tender.<\/p>\n Store leftover ham and potato casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat the leftovers in the oven or microwave until they reach an internal temperature of 165\u00b0.<\/p>\n You can also freeze ham and potato casserole for up to three months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Then, reheat as directed.<\/p>\n We peel the potatoes for this ham and potato casserole recipe, but it’s not required. Unpeeled potatoes give the casserole a rustic look and texture. Just make sure to wash the potatoes well to remove any dirt or debris.<\/p>\n This casserole is a great addition to any breakfast or brunch spread. Serve it with a side of bacon, poached eggs or any of your favorite brunch recipes<\/a>. For lunch or dinner, pair this ham casserole with fresh sides like arugula salad<\/a>, roasted vegetables<\/a> or protein-packed\u00a0grilling recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This cheesy ham and potato casserole is a delicious way to use up leftover ham. 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I felt it needed more ham in proportion to the potatoes & probably should have added the cooked bacon I had in the fridge. It\u2019s not a satisfying casserole & is more of a side dish. Would be interested to see how other cooks jazz it up if they try out the recipe..<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"102757","romance_copy_dek":"This cheesy ham and potato casserole is a delicious way to use up leftover ham. 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Do you have to peel potatoes for ham casserole?<\/h3>\n
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