Here’s a classic Ham and Potato Casserole — creamy, cheesy, and comforting
Ham and Potato Casserole
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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4 cups diced potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)
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2 cups diced cooked ham
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 can (300 g / 10–12 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
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½ cup milk
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp paprika
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Optional topping: ½ cup breadcrumbs or extra cheese
🔹 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Prep Potatoes
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Dice potatoes into small cubes.
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Optionally, boil 5–7 minutes until slightly tender (helps bake faster).
3️⃣ Mix Ingredients
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In a large bowl, combine potatoes, ham, onion, soup, milk, melted butter, salt, pepper, and spices.
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Stir until well coated.
4️⃣ Assemble Casserole
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Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
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Top with shredded cheese and breadcrumbs if desired.
5️⃣ Bake
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Bake 35–45 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden and bubbly.
6️⃣ Serve
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
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Use leftover ham for an easy weeknight meal.
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For extra creaminess, add a dollop of sour cream to the mixture.
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Add vegetables like peas, carrots, or bell peppers for variety.