Ham and Potato Casserole
I call this ham and potato casserole recipe embarrassingly easy. Using just 4 ingredients, it’s the perfect cheesy, creamy, and hearty supper.
Today, let’s make a dinner that will give you more time with your family at the dinner table and less in the kitchen. When I say this cheesy ham and potato casserole is embarrassingly easy, I mean it. All you need is two boxes of scalloped potatoes, some leftover ham, milk, and butter. Yep, that’s it! Mix the ingredients together and your casserole will be ready in just 20 minutes.
Now, my long-time readers know I have issues with instant potatoes. But just keep in mind that I am also a mother and have no issues with shortcuts that get us all sitting down to dinner! Bear with me, I promise this casserole recipe is delicious and you won’t even remember you’re eating instant potatoes. It’s thanks to that flavorful and creamy cheese sauce.
It makes a great breakfast or a post-holiday dinner. Make it after Christmas or Easter to use up any leftover ham. Alternatively, make a turkey and potato casserole recipe with leftover turkey from Thanksgiving dinner. No matter the combo, you and your family are sure to enjoy this scrumptious casserole with .
If you’re on the hunt for more recipes that use leftover ham, check out this post.
Recipe Ingredients
- Milk
- Butter
- Scalloped potatoes
- Leftover ham
How to Make Ham and Potato Casserole
Pour sliced potatoes into a lightly greased with .
Pour your sauce powder (included in the box) over the potatoes and add butter if your potatoes call for it.
Next, add the diced ham to the casserole dish.
Pour in milk…
And then the hot water.
Your ham and potato casserole will look a little something like this, so we want to give that a good stir.
Voila!
Now bake according to box directions. My box has me baking at 450 for 20 minutes.
When you are done baking it, the sauce will still be a little thin but after it sits a few minutes it will get nice and thick and yummy!
Enjoy!
Storage
- When stored in an airtight container, will last in the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or briefly in the oven.
Recipe Notes
- If you don’t have leftover ham, just head to the deli and purchase a few slices of lunch meat ham and have them cut it thick, then make your own . Any pre-cooked ham slices will do. I imagine this would be just as delicious with ground beef, cooked bacon, and chicken.
- I am using two boxes because I am making a big 9×13-inch . 1 box yields an 8×8 , while 2 boxes yield a 9×13 .
- You can use any of these boxed-type potatoes. I use scalloped potatoes in a cheesy sauce but you can also use the au gratin or whatever type you like. Feel free to use the store brand as well! This is easy because all you are going to do is prepare them according to the directions on the box and then just toss your ham in.
- You know you can even throw some green stuff in this if you’d like! I’ve done it with green beans, chopped bell pepper, and frozen peas before to make a complete meal and it was great.
- For additional flavor, add 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika and sprinkle with finely chopped chives or fresh parsley, or even chopped , before serving.
- For an even creamier , substitute the milk for .
Recipe FAQs
What do you serve with ham and potato casserole?
Serve this cheesy ham casserole as either a hearty main dish or a side dish. As a main, serve it alongside a simple green salad or some roasted vegetables. On the other hand, pair it as a side with roast chicken, some scrumptious turkey breast, or pork chops.
Check out these other easy-peasy recipes using leftover ham:
Old-Fashioned Ham Salad Recipe
Jiffy Cornbread Casserole With Ham and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1-2 boxes scalloped or au gratin potatoes
- leftover ham
- box ingredients (usually milk, butter, and water)
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a casserole dish and then add the sauce packet and butter. Next, add the chopped ham, milk, and water. Give these ingredients a good stir.1-2 boxes scalloped or au gratin potatoes, leftover ham, box ingredients (usually milk, butter, and water)
- Bake according to package directions.
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This does look amazingly easy…I bet some gruyere and roasted garlic would have set this dish off…oh, and maybe a hint of rosemary.
I made the Chocolate Cobbler as soon as I saw the recipe last night. It took my husband about 3.7 seconds to devour his first bowl with ice cream, so I’d say it’s a hit!! I found it was even better this morning..all gooey and fudgey…Thanks Christy!
Hey Christy, I also do this tater & ham casserole and we all love it. Sometimes I also add some mixed veggies in with the casserole, ummm, a perfect balanced meal,lol. I have also made it with sliced hot dogs added and of course that is my little ones favorite, 🙂
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Thanks for all the wonderful recipes and tips you’re always so kind in sharing with us and we love ya bunches for it!!!
This is one of my favourite things! I love anything with potato, and anything potato, baked and with cheese.
I totally agree with about talking on the phone at the check out. I worked in a pharmacy from around the time I finished high school and all the way through me studying at university and not a day would go by when someone would not be getting served at the check out and they would continue to talk on their phone. I can totally understand when it’s an urgent situation but you’d hear their one sided conversation and just know that it was something that could wait just a couple minutes. I find it unbelievably rude and won’t do it myself.
teehee…my mother still does that…sometimes when I call her in Columbus, GA, I do say it when she answers the phone – she does it back…I love seeing it here…
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Paula
Great minds must think alike, we at that same casserole this week! I love your site!
YOUR emails come when I am at work and I am so hungry.. TORTURE! ughhh Now I want this for dinner! Yum Yum