Easy Leftover Ham and Potato Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 small potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 7 tablespoons butter, divided
• 0.67 pound leftover cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups milk
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes in a large pot with salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 1.5-quart baking dish.
3. While potatoes cook, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté ham and onion until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Drain the potatoes and combine them with the ham mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
5. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown and paste-like.
6. Gradually whisk in milk, season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in Cheddar cheese until melted.
7. Pour the cheese sauce over the ham and potato mixture. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious ham and potato casserole!

Nutrition

• Calories: 591 kcal
• Fat Content: 37 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 1044 mg
• Protein Content: 25 g
• Cholesterol Content: 108 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 40 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 21 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g