Mom's Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

5 from 1 vote

Mom's Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

Mom's Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole was an all-time favorite recipe at our house growing up. Mom traditionally made this with leftover ham after the holidays. This stick-to-your-ribs meal will warm you up on a cold winter day and is the perfect casserole for a new mom or sick friend.

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Total Time1

Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole, Cheesy Ham and Potatoes, Cheesy Scalloped Potato and Ham Casserole, Mom's Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

Servings: people

Calories: 162kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

6 cups potatoes, washed, cooked and drained
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 pound Velveeta or cheese melt
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups ham, cubed
paprika

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook the cubed potatoes in boiling, salted water until fork tender; drain well.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add flour, and stir for 1 minute.
Slowly add milk while whisking constantly.
Add cubed Velveeta and cubed or shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens. Add black pepper and stir.
In the prepared dish, layer cooked potatoes, cubed ham and cheese sauce in several layers. Stir lightly if needed.
Sprinkle the top lightly with paprika if desired.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and hot.

Notes

This is the best ever Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole. Growing up, Mom made this often, and it was hands down my favorite meal.
This is the perfect way to use leftover ham like Crock Pot 3 Ingredient Spiral Ham, Cranberry Glazed Ham in the Instant Pot, and Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham in the Slow Cooker.
Looking for a meal to take a sick friend or new mom? Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole is our favorite recipe to share with friends. Prepare as the recipe states, and cover tightly with foil.
You could swap out the ham for smoked sausage for a whole new recipe. Try our version in the slow cooker.
The cheeses in this recipe are easily modified based on what you have in the cabinet. Use pre-shredded or blocks of cheese, cheddar, Colby, mozzarella---you name it, it will most likely be delicious.
The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used. It should not be used for specific dietary needs.

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