Ham and Potato Casserole

4.71 from 24 votes

This Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole recipe is the perfect comfort food and is great for brunch or dinner. Easy to make and packed with flavor, it's a delicious and hearty meal. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover ham, and can be made ahead of time.

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 814kcal

Author: Tammi

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 shallot chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
21/2 pounds potatoes peeled and diced
2 cups ham diced
2 1/2 cups gruyere cheese shredded and divided
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a saucepan over medium-high heat add the butter, once melted add shallot and stir until softened. Add flour stir and cook for another minute.
Pour in chicken broth and milk while whisking until the texture become thick. Add the thyme, salt, and pepper and stir. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted.
Place the potatoes in the baking dish.
Add the diced ham on top.
Pour the liquid mixture evenly on top.
Top with the rest of the gruyere shredded cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and cook in the oven for 30 minutes
Remove aluminum foil and continue cooking for 10 minutes
Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
Serve warm.

Notes

To Store: Place in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with foil, and regrigerate for up to four days.
To Freeze: cook and cool completely before putting it into an airtight container or wrapping it tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze for up to three months.
To Reheat: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in a preheated 350°F oven for about 20 minutes or until heated through.

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