Description
Cheesy ham and potato casserole delivers pure comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Layers of creamy potatoes, salty ham, and melted cheese create a hearty meal that’ll warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups russet potatoes
- 2 cups ham
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 small onion
Seasoning and Topping:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Fill a large pot with water and add 1 teaspoon salt. Boil 6 cups of diced russet potatoes for exactly 10 minutes until slightly tender. Drain potatoes completely.
- Whisk together 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup whole milk, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Fold 2 cups cubed cooked ham, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 small finely chopped onion into the creamy sauce until every ingredient is uniformly coated.
- Transfer the potato and ham mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Combine ½ cup breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle this crispy topping across the entire casserole.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F for 35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges bubble enthusiastically.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped herbs.
Notes
- Parboil potatoes carefully to prevent overcooking, ensuring they stay firm and hold their shape in the casserole.
- Swap ham with cooked chicken, turkey, or bacon for variety, and adapt to dietary preferences by using vegetarian protein alternatives.
- For a gluten-free version, replace cream of mushroom soup with a homemade white sauce and use gluten-free breadcrumbs on top.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to make assembly quick and easy, allowing the casserole to become a fast weeknight dinner solution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg