Cheesy Leftover Ham and Mashed Potato Casserole
Description
A great casserole recipe if you have leftover ham and mashed potatoes after a holiday meal. This easy and versatile comfort food will surely delight your entire family.
Ingredients
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3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
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1 (2 4/5 ounce) package French fried onions, divided
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1 1/2 cups diced leftover cooked ham
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots, thawed and drained
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1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
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3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
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1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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aluminum foil
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Mix 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the onions into the mashed potatoes. Spread potato mixture over the bottom and up the sides of a 2-quart casserole dish to form a shell.
3
Combine ham, frozen peas and carrots, mushroom soup, mustard, garlic, and pepper in a bowl; mix well. Spoon mixture into the mashed potato shell. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
4
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese and onions over the top. Bake uncovered until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.