Baked Ham and Potato Casserole

Thinly sliced potatoes, cooked ham, and onion bake together in a creamy sauce, then get a layer of melted cheddar on top. It’s a comforting dinner made with familiar ingredients and a good way to use leftover ham.

The casserole takes a while in the oven, but the prep is simple. Once it’s assembled and covered, the oven does most of the work.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It puts leftover cooked ham to good use.
• The ingredients are easy to find.
• The creamy potatoes and melted cheese make it a satisfying family dinner.

Baked Ham and Potato Casserole Recipe

Prep time: About 15 minutes
Bake time: 70–85 minutes
Servings: About 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups diced cooked ham
• 2 lb potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
2. Layer the sliced potatoes, onion, and diced ham in the dish. Sprinkle with pepper.
3. Mix the cream of chicken soup and milk until combined, then pour the mixture over the layers.
4. Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake for 60–75 minutes, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Remove the foil and sprinkle the cheddar over the top. Bake uncovered for 10 more minutes, until the cheese is melted.

Quick tip: Slice the potatoes as evenly and thinly as you can so they cook through at the same rate. Check that the potatoes are tender before adding the cheese; thicker slices may need a little more covered baking time.

Serve with a simple green salad or another vegetable for an easy dinner.