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Ham and Potato Casserole

A delicious and easy casserole perfect for brunches and holidays alike.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 354kcal
Author Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lbs red potatoes (washed and cubed)
  • 2 cups ham (rough chopped into 1 inch chunks)
  • 3/4 cup onion (diced)

Cheese Sauce

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese (1/2 cup for sauce, 1/2 cup reserved for topping)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9x13 inch casserole dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Combine 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Once bubbling, add chopped potatoes, salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. Once potatoes start to turn golden brown in exterior , transfer to casserole dish.
  • In same pan, combine ham and onion. Sauté until onion is translucent and ham has a slight brown. Transfer to casserole dish with potatoes.
  • Using tons to hold paper towels, wipe pan clean of residue.
  • Melt 3 tbsp of butter plus 3 tbsp of flour in pan on medium heat. Once a roux forms, gently whisk in milk. Continue to whisk until a thick sauce forms. Add dijon mustard, salt, pepper and gruyere cheese. Turn heat off, and continue to whisk for additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour Cheese sauce mixture over ham, potatoes & onion and stir with a spoon to fully combine. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of shredded gruyere.
  • Cover casserole dish with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, remove foil, and bake for 20 minutes, or until top of casserole is golden bubbly.
  • Allow to cool before serving for about 10 minutes. Top with chives or parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 789mg | Potassium: 757mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 1mg