Leftover Ham -n- Potato Casserole

This cheesy ham and potato casserole combines leftover holiday ham and potatoes in a creamy sauce for a comforting post-holiday brunch or easy dinner.

Leftover Ham -n- Potato Casserole

Course: CasserolesCuisine: European
Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

50

minutes
Total Time

1

minute
Servings

6

Yield

1 (1 ½-quart) casserole

Ingredients

  • 6 small — potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes

  • 7 tablespoons — butter, divided

  • ⅔ pound — leftover cooked ham, cut into ½-inch cubes

  • 1 small — onion, finely chopped

  • 3 tablespoons — all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cups — milk

  • undefined — salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 (8 ounce) package — shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup — bread crumbs

Directions

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 ½-quart baking dish.
  • When the potatoes are almost finished, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add ham and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Drain potatoes; add to the ham mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk milk into the flour mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Continue cooking and stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in Cheddar cheese until melted.
  • Pour cheese sauce over ham and potatoes. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

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