Description
Make this easy, comforting casserole using leftover ham. It features tender potatoes baked in a rich, cheesy cream sauce, perfect for family dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth until the mixture is smooth.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and all of the Gruyère cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. This is your creamy cheese sauce.
- In a large bowl, gently toss the thinly sliced potatoes and diced ham with the cheese sauce until everything is evenly coated.
- Pour the potato and ham mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before you serve it.
Notes
- For an even creamier texture, you can soak the sliced potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes, then drain and pat them dry before mixing with the sauce.
- If you want to make this a make-ahead potato casserole, assemble the entire dish, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add about 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
- This recipe works well with leftover holiday ham.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 75