Leftover Ham -n- Potato Casserole
Description
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.
Ingredients
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6 small potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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7 tablespoons butter, divided
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2/3 pound leftover cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups milk
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup bread crumbs
Directions
1
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.
2
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 ½-quart baking dish.
3
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.
4
Drain potatoes; add to the ham mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
5
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.
6
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.
7
Pour cheese sauce over ham and potatoes. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
8
Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Serve hot and enjoy!