Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole - [VIDEO] The Recipe Rebel (2024)

This Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole is a quick and easy make-ahead casserole recipe! Tender potatoes and cubed ham are tossed in a rich and creamy sauce and topped with gooey, melty cheddar cheese!

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Cheese and potatoes are a classic combination. Cheesy Potato Casserole, cheesy mashed potatoes, Cheeseburger Casserole with Potatoes…It’s a combo you can pretty much never go wrong with. Add ham to the mix and you’ve got probably the best trio of ingredients of all time.

This cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole is an easy recipe you can throw together in just 20 minutes. It’s also the perfect make-ahead dish since it can be assembled and stored in the fridge to be baked later on!

This recipe is especially easy to prep thanks to Boomer Gold potatoes from The Little Potato Company. These Creamer potatoes come ready to go so all you have to do is cut them into quarters. No washing or peeling necessary!

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Ingredients for cheesy ham and potato casserole

• Little Potatoes: I used Boomer Gold potatoes from The Little Potato Company to keep the prep super easy. No washing or peeling required!
• Butter: I always use salted butter. Unsalted will work as well, but you may need to add some extra salt yourself.
• Onion: make sure the onion is finely diced so it incorporates well into the casserole.
• Garlic: I always keep a jar of pre-minced garlic on hand but freshly minced garlic is great too! I don’t recommend swapping it for garlic powder because the flavor just isn’t the same.
• Seasonings: a simple blend of dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and paprika is all you need to give this cheesy casserole so much flavor.
• All-Purpose Flour: helps thicken the cream sauce.
• Half-and-Half or Whole Milk: half-and-half will have a creamier texture but whole milk will work great as well.
• Sour Cream: helps thicken the sauce and adds a delicious tangy flavor.
• Ham: any cooked and cubed ham will work.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese: if you have time, shred your own cheese. It melts better and has a smoother texture!

How to make cheesy ham and potato casserole

1. Prep the potatoes: Cut the potatoes into quarters and add them into a large pot. Cover with cold water and sprinkle in salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook until tender.
2. Make the sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, add in onion, and cook. Stir in garlic and seasonings, then whisk in flour and half-and-half. Cook until thickened and stir in sour cream.
3. Assemble the casserole: Place the cooked potatoes and ham into a greased baking dish. Pour the sauce over top and stir. Top with cheese then bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Ham and potato casserole FAQs

Variations

The magic of cheesy casserole is it’s super customizable! Here are a few ideas if you want to switch things up:

• Add more veggies. This casserole is a great way sneak some extra veggies in, especially if you have picky kiddos! Try adding chopped asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, shredded carrots, peas, etc. If you are adding veggies, be sure to cook them first.
• Spice it up. Give the casserole a kick of heat by adding red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the spice mixture. You can also mix in a drizzle of Sriracha or hot sauce!
• Use another cheese. Cheddar is a classic but other melty cheeses would work as well. Try it with mozzarella, gouda, Monterey jack, Colby jack, you name it.
• Swap the meat. This recipe works great with ground beef, sausage, turkey, chorizo, or even bacon. Make sure whatever meat you use is pre-cooked or you cook it first yourself, draining off excess grease if necessary. No one wants an oily casserole!

Serving suggestions

Ham and potato casserole is just about as versatile as a dish can get! Here are a few different ways you can serve it:

• Breakfast: Serve it as part of a brunch spread next to air fryer bacon, French toast casserole, whole wheat pancakes, or any of your favorite breakfast recipes.
• Side Dish: Serve it as a cheesy side next to air fryer meatloaf, chicken burgers, or instant pot turkey breast.
• Entree: Serve it as an entree with a side of roasted vegetables or garlic herb dinner rolls.

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