Ham And Potato Casserole

Nothing tastes better than a savory homemade casserole and this ham and potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food recipe! Rich and flavorful, the diced ham is mixed with potatoes and combined with a cheese sauce and baked to perfection. This is the perfect anytime meal that so many love!

If you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner that is quick to prep and will provide some leftovers, then this ham and potato casserole is for you! Made using simple ingredients, the rich combination of ham and potatoes in a creamy cheese sauce is the ultimate comfort food served up in a casserole dish. Similar to the sauce used in this chicken pot pie, it's rich, hearty, and extremely satisfying.

This recipe is also similar to my sausage and egg casserole but instead of using biscuits as the base, I use potatoes. Loaded with all your favorite comfort foods, it's hard to not go back for a second serving. This is the ultimate casserole recipe that everyone loves!

And it pairs extremely well with this romaine lettuce salad and these roasted green beans. And I love to sop up the sauce with these herb ciabatta rolls and a slice of this cheese bread loaf. Pinto beans and cornbread taste amazing when served as a side dish. Cabbage and okra also pair well.

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• ℹ️ Why This Recipe Works
• 🛒 Ingredients You'll Need
• 📋 Variations
• 🔪 Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions
• 🙋 Recipe FAQs
• 💭 Expert Tips
• 🥗 Serving Suggestions
• 🥘 More Casserole Recipes
• Ham And Potato Casserole

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🛒 Ingredients You'll Need

All you need are simple ingredients to make this ham and potato casserole and everything can be found at your local grocery store. Here are several things to keep in mind when buying the ingredients.

• Hash Browns - a bag of frozen diced hash brown potatoes work great in this casserole, but you can also use a bag of frozen shredded hash browns.
• Butter - use unsalted butter. The added salt and the salt from the ham and cheese provides the right amount of saltiness needed. Also, do not use margarine. Margarine tends to add more of a watery texture while the higher fat in butter will add to the creamy texture in this dish.
• Ham - only use ham that has been fully cooked. Using uncooked and uncured ham will not have enough time to cook properly in this recipe.

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

📋 Variations

• Cheese: Instead of using mild cheddar cheese, try substituting sharp cheddar, colby jack, or pepper jack cheese. I've also used a combination of 2-3 different types of cheese, such as gouda and cheddar, and the flavors were amazing!
• Potatoes vs Hash Browns: Using a bag of frozen diced hash brown potatoes is convenient and will save you time, but fresh potatoes also work well in this dish. Simply peel and dice the potatoes and boil them in water for about 10 minutes until they start to soften. Idaho, Yukon Gold, and red potatoes work best.
• Smoked Ham Alternative: Try using smoked ham in this cheesy potato casserole. The subtleness of the smoked flavor pairs extremely well with the cheese.
• Meatless: You can easily turn this into a potato casserole by omitting the ham. If you're not a fan of ham, leave it out.

🔪 Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions

Step 1: Start by preheating the oven to 350°F.

Step 2: Greasing the casserole dish with 2 teaspoons of butter. Set aside.

Step 3: Using a sharp knife, dice the fully cooked ham into small bite-size cubes. Set aside.

Step 4: Grate a block of mild cheddar cheese. Set aside.

Step 5: Melt the butter in a microwave safe container.

Step 6: Add the diced ham, shredded cheese, melted butter, frozen hashbrown potatoes, salt, onion, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup to a large bowl.

Step 7: Using a large spoon, mix all the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 8: Pour the mixed ingredients into the greased casserole dish. Spread evenly.

Step 9: Bake uncovered for 1 hour until cooked all the way through and golden brown.

Step 10: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

This bubbling savory dish is loaded with all of your favorite comfort foods. Grab a spoon, serve, and dive in!

🥗 Serving Suggestions

If you're serving this for breakfast or brunch, try pairing these homemade cinnamon rolls with icing with this casserole. The flavor combination is extremely savory. This dish also pairs well with a spinach frittata and this crustless breakfast quiche.

For Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, I often serve this casserole with smoked turkey breast so there is another dish that contains protein. It also pairs well with this radicchio salad. Some additional festive side dishes that also taste great with this dish are these deviled eggs and this brussels sprout salad.