{"id":"15b9d3e7-ef60-4292-ab05-272c3e803851","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/15b9d3e7-ef60-4292-ab05-272c3e803851","source_url":"https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/ham-potato-casserole/print/114690/","title":"Cheesy Ham & Potato Casserole","description":"This hearty ham and potato casserole is cheesy, flavorful, and satisfying. It's a delicious way to use leftover ham, and it can do double duty as a brunch recipe or a dinner dish. For other ingredient suggestions, see recipe Notes below.","servings":10,"servings_text":"10","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT45M","total_time":"PT1H15M","image_url":"https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ham-potato-casserole-with-cheese-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 pounds (about 915g) potatoes (I recommend Russet or Yukon Gold)","item":"(about 915g) potatoes","quantity":2,"unit":"lb","preparation":"I recommend Russet or Yukon Gold"},{"text":"2 cups (about 300g or 8 ounces) cubed ham","item":"(about 300g or 8 ounces) cubed ham","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 and 1/2 cups (150g or 5.25 ounces) shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided","item":"and 1/2 cups (150g or 5.25 ounces) shredded sharp white cheddar cheese","quantity":1,"preparation":"divided"},{"text":"3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":43,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"3/4 cup (100g) chopped yellow onion (1/2 of a large onion)","item":"chopped yellow onion","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"1/2 of a large onion","metric_alternate":{"quantity":100,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"3 garlic cloves, minced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":3,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"3/4 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper","item":"fresh ground pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika","item":"smoked paprika","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon ground mustard","item":"ground mustard","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley)","item":"dried parsley","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or 2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley"},{"text":"3 Tablespoons (24g) all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":24,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 cups (480ml) whole milk","item":"whole milk","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":480,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"optional, for garnish: chopped fresh parsley, green onion, chives, or hot sauce","item":"optional, for garnish: chopped fresh parsley, green onion, chives, or hot sauce"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Peel potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (just eyeball it). You’ll have just over 6 cups chopped potatoes. Cover with water in a medium pot. Bring to boil. Once boiling, boil for just 5–6 minutes. You don’t want the potatoes super soft and tender just yet, only slightly softened. Drain."},{"number":2,"text":"Grease a 9×13-inch or any 3–4-quart oven-safe dish. Add warm drained potatoes, ham, and 1 cup (about 100g) of shredded cheese. Gently toss together. Set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C)."},{"number":4,"text":"Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper, smoked paprika, ground mustard, parsley, and flour until combined and flour has absorbed any liquid. Reduce heat to low, and then slowly stir in the milk. Simmer for 3–5 minutes or until thickened into a gravy consistency. Remove from heat. Taste and, if desired, add more salt, pepper, paprika, mustard, or parsley to taste."},{"number":5,"text":"Pour warm sauce over ham and potatoes. Toss gently to coat."},{"number":6,"text":"Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and return to the oven for 5–10 more minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbling around the edges."},{"number":7,"text":"Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley, green onion, chives, or a drizzle of hot sauce."},{"number":8,"text":"Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat as desired. To reheat the entire casserole, cover with aluminum foil and reheat in a 350°F (177°C) oven for 20 minutes."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:24:24.803691+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:24:24.803691+00:00"}