Cheesy Ham Potato Casserole

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Cheesy Ham Potato Casserole

A comforting cheesy ham potato casserole made with tender sliced potatoes, leftover ham, and creamy homemade cheese sauce. The perfect way to transform holiday leftovers into a cozy, family-approved dinner.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 15

Rest Time 10

Total Time 1 45

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 510

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Casserole

3 lbs Russet potatoes Sliced ¼-inch thick
3 cups Cooked ham Diced
1 small Onion Diced
3 cups Cheddar cheese Shredded, divided
0.5 cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded
2 tablespoon Butter For greasing dish
Salt & pepper To taste

For the Cheese Sauce

4 tablespoon Butter
4 tablespoon Flour All-purpose
3 cups Milk Whole preferred
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Flavor enhancer
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
0.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
0.25 teaspoon Paprika Adds color + flavor

For Topping

0.5 cup Cheddar cheese Final topping
2 Parsley Fresh, chopped
2 Green onions Sliced

Equipment

9x13 baking dish Grease well with butter
Medium saucepan For cheese sauce
Whisk Prevents sauce lumps
Mandoline or sharp knife For uniform potato slices
Mixing Spoon For layering and serving
Aluminum foil For covering during baking

Method

Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, thicken, season, stir in cheese.
Peel and slice uniformly; pat dry.
Add first layer of potatoes, ham, onion, cheese sauce, cheddar.
Add remaining potatoes, ham, sauce, cheeses.
Cover with foil; bake 60 minutes at 350°F.
Remove foil; top with cheddar.
Brown cheese 15 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Top with parsley + green onions.

Notes

This recipe is great for using up leftover ham and can be prepped ahead. Feel free to swap cheeses or use different herbs for variation.