Cheesy Ham & Potato Casserole

By Leslie Blythe  , , ,   

May 13, 2021

I have a terrible habit of putting food in my freezer and then not using it. They other day, we had "nothing" in the fridge to eat, so after rummaging through my freezer I found some ham and made this Cheesy Ham & Potato Casserole. You could make it your own by adding any vegetables you have on hand.

Note to self - I really need to have a running list of what's in my freezer with a use by date!

  • Prep: 25 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs 30 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, plus more for pan

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

1½ cup whole milk 

2 cups cooked ham, diced

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼"-thick rounds

3 cups cheddar, shredded

Freshly chives, chopped, for serving (optional)

Directions

1Preheat oven to 375° F. In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add onions and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle flour and paprika over and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. 

2While whisking, slowly pour in milk. Bring to a simmer and continue to whisk until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in ham and season with salt and pepper. 

3Layer half the potatoes in the bottom of a 3-quart baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Spoon half the sauce over and sprinkle with half the cheddar. Repeat with remaining potatoes, sauce, and cheese. 

4Cover dish with foil and bake until potatoes are soft, about 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes more.

Recipe adapted from LAURA REGE, Delish, March 2, 2021.

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