Name: Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ and lightly grease a one quart casserole dish.

In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour. Allow to rest for one minute.

Add in cold milk, stirring with a whisk.

Season with a dash of cayenne and salt (to taste). Cook sauce on low, whisking occasionally until it reaches a boil and sauce is smooth. Reduce heat.

Add cheese and continue to stir occasionally until cheese is completely melted.

In the prepared casserole dish, place half of potatoes.

Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes in casserole dish, and add half of the ham.

Repeat with second layer of potatoes, cheese sauce and ham.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

Bake uncovered for 50 minutes to 1 hour.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-cook Potatoes for Even Texture 🥔
Parboil diced potatoes for 5-7 minutes before adding to the casserole to ensure they cook through evenly while the cheese sauce sets, preventing hard centers.
Make a True Béchamel Base 🧈
Create a roux by cooking butter and flour together for 1-2 minutes before adding milk—this prevents lumps and creates a silky, restaurant-quality cheese sauce.
Layer Ham Strategically 🍖
Distribute ham pieces between potato layers rather than mixing throughout to create pockets of concentrated ham flavor and prevent it from clumping together.
Use Sharp Cheddar at the End ⭐
Reserve half your sharp cheddar to stir in off-heat after cooking—this preserves its bold flavor and prevents it from becoming stringy or separating.
Tent Then Uncover for Texture 🍽️
Cover the casserole with foil for the first 30 minutes of baking, then uncover for the final 10-15 minutes to develop a golden, crispy cheese topping.

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