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Cheesy Ham & Potato Casserole Recipe

Cheesy Ham & Potato Casserole Recipe

This Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole is flavorful with a decadent cheese sauce that’s easy and ready in just 30 minutes! Make dinner in a jiff with a hearty comfort dish the whole family will love.

Ham and Potato Casserole
This Cheesy Ham and potato casserole is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a cold evening!

As a homeschool mom, I know firsthand how hectic weekdays can be. Between driving the kids to their extracurricular activities and trying to keep up with schoolwork, there’s little time left for cooking.

That’s why I love recipes that are easy to make and require minimal prep time. One of my go-to dishes is ham and potato casserole. It’s a delicious, comforting meal that everyone in my family enjoys.

Quick Ham and Potato Casserole
This quick ham and potato casserole can be made even faster by using pre-diced potatoes found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.

This is a delicious spin on some good ole comfort food!  I’m all about comfort foods when it’s chilly like this!  There’s nothing better than curling up on the couch with a warm ‘n cozy cuddly blanket and some good ole comfort food!

Tips:

  • You can use any type of ham you prefer, such as smoked or honey baked.
  • Pump up the flavor a notch by adding in diced onions and green peppers.
  • If you want to add more flavor, you can sprinkle some dried herbs such as thyme or rosemary over the potatoes before layering them.
Cheesy Ham and potato casserole
Yield: 4

Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 8 oz Queso Blanco Cheese (I use Velveeta Queso Blanco--it melts perfectly)
  • 4 TBS Stick Butter/Margarine
  • 4 TBS Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Shredded Cheddar
  • 1 LB Diced Ham

Notes

• Peel and Dice potatoes.
• Place in pot with water and bring to a boil.
• Cook potatoes for 10 minutes or until al dented.
• Drain potatoes and set to the side.
• In a separate sauce pan, melt butter.
• Add in flour to create a roux.
• Keep stirring so it doesn't burn.
• Add in milk and queso blanco.
• Keep stirring and melt cheese completely.
• Dice ham into bite size pieces.
• In a casserole dish combine ham and potatoes.
• Pour cheese mixture over ham and potatoes.
• Top with shredded cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

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The creamy cheese sauce is also really good with chicken, steak, or even turkey!  I like to change it up depending on my mood.  Although, if you do chicken or turkey make sure you cook it in a skillet before mixing with the potatoes and baking.

This ham and potato casserole is a simple yet satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s easy to customize based on your family’s preferences, and the leftovers make for a great lunch the next day. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

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