Ham and Potato Casserole: A Classic Comfort Food Recipe

This ham and potato casserole recipe is the perfect dish for a cozy night in. With its creamy texture and savory flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

A PERFECT WAY TO USE LEFTOVER HAM

If you are ever wondering what to do with leftover ham, this recipe is the answer! It’s affordable, feeds a large family, and is so easy to make.

I will often dice leftover ham and freeze it so that I can whip up this casserole whenever the craving strikes.

HOW TO MAKE HAM AND POTATO CASSEROLE

1. PREP – Wash, peel, and slice the potatoes and carrots; set aside. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13″ pan with cooking spray.
2. COMBINE – In a really large bowl, dump the potatoes, carrots, diced ham, cream of mushroom soup, minced onion, grated cheese, milk, and pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined.
3. BAKE – Pour everything into the prepared pan; cover with foil.
   Bake at 350° for 80-90 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Leftover potato ham casserole?

Thankfully, the leftovers are fantastic! The flavors actually blend together even better as it sits overnight. It will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator if wrapped tightly or stored in an airtight container.

To reheat, just heat individual servings in the microwave for a minute or two. I love using a microwave cover to prevent splatters.

You may need to add a bit of water or milk when you reheat so that the dish will still be nice and creamy.

VARIATIONS:

• If you prefer, you can dice your potatoes instead of cutting them into slices.
• Carrots add not only color, but nutrition. However, you can omit them if your family doesn’t like carrots.
• You can use other vegetables such as peas or broccoli, but I don’t recommend adding them at first. Crunchier vegetables like broccoli and asparagus could be added halfway through baking, peas could be stirred in during the last 15 minutes.
• We love cheddar cheese, but you can substitute any cheese your family prefers. Gruyere, swiss, colby jack, or mozzarella would all be tasty.
• Really love cheese? After removing the foil, sprinkle a cup or two of cheese on top, then return the casserole to the oven for 3-5 minutes, just until the cheese melts.

What to serve with ham casserole:

• You can’t go wrong with a green vegetable like peas, broccoli, green beans, or asparagus.
• At our house, a nice green salad or fruit salad is a perfect accompaniment to any meal.
• Everyone loves homemade bread! Butter swim biscuits are extra easy, but if you have the time, everyone goes crazy for these garlic rolls.

MORE RECIPES USING LEFTOVER HAM:

• Ham and Broccoli Soup
• Wild Rice Ham Soup
• Ham and Cheese Bites
• Ham Fried Rice
• Egg Muffin Cups
• Ham and Pea Pasta

HAM AND POTATO CASSEROLE RECIPE

Ham and Potatoes Casserole

Kara

This ham potato casserole is simple, but so satisfying. Leftover ham, potatoes, and carrots in a creamy, cheesy sauce – YUM!

4.58 from 19 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins

Course Main Dish: Pork

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

• White 9×13″ Baking Pan
• Farberware 3-Piece Plastic Cutting Board Set, White

Ingredients

  

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• 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and sliced (4-5 large potatoes)
• 3 carrots peeled and sliced
• 1 ½ cups diced cooked ham
• 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 Tbsp dry minced onion
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup milk
• ⅛ tsp pepper

Instructions

 

• Spray a 9×13" baking dish or large casserole dish with non stick cooking spray; set aside. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Wash, peel, and slice the carrots and potatoes. If your ham isn't diced, chop it as well.
• In a large bowl, combine vegetables, ham, cream of mushroom soup, minced onion, cheese, milk, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
• Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13" pan and spread evenly.
• Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 350° for about 80-90 minutes or till vegetables are tender.
• Serve hot with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 10gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 613mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3906IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg

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