5.0 from 12 votes
Ham and Potato Casserole
This easy casserole is pure comfort food loaded with cubed ham, hearty potatoes, and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce all baked to perfection.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 488 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2-2 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 cups cubed ham shredded, sliced, or cubed
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Topping:
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Peel 1 1/2-2 pounds russet potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes, about 1/2-inch. Place the potatoes and 4 cups cubed ham into the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup salted butter over medium heat. Whisk in the 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 3 teaspoons minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute while whisking constantly.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups chicken broth and 2 cups half and half. Stir in 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–5 minutes, until thickened.
- Gradually stir in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese until it is fully melted into the sauce. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the potatoes and ham, ensuring everything is well coated.
- In a small bowl, prepare the topping by stirring together 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons salted butter, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole to cover.
- Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the topping is golden brown.
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Notes
- They sell cubed ham in packages at the grocery store in the meat section, but this is also a great use for leftover ham.
- They sell cubed ham in packages at the grocery store in the meat section, but this is also a great use for leftover ham.
- Instead of using Russet potatoes, grab a 32-ounce bag of frozen diced potatoes instead. No need to thaw.
- They sell cubed ham in packages at the grocery store in the meat section, but this is also a great use for leftover ham.
- Instead of using Russet potatoes, grab a 32-ounce bag of frozen diced potatoes instead. No need to thaw.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
488kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
1392mg
(58%)
Potassium
686mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
687IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
198mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1392mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 686mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 687IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.