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Ham and Potato Casserole is a delicious and comforting way to use up leftover ham from the holidays! Tender chunks of potato and ham are smothered in a creamy and cheesy sauce and then baked in the oven. It’s a dinner that appeals to all ages with its classic flavors.
Ham and Potato Casserole – Great Recipe For Leftover Ham
Potato casserole recipe with chunks of ham, full of savory flavor, tender potatoes, and a creamy cheese sauce is a delicious recipe for a weeknight dinner or a delicious way to use up leftover ham. It’s a family favorite with classic flavors that appeal to everyone.
This easy cheesy ham and potato casserole is one of my favorite recipes to make with leftover holiday ham. I always make this Crockpot Brown Sugar Ham for holiday meals and the leftover perfectly flavored and hearty ham is fabulous in this comfort food casserole.
Ingredients Needed
- Frozen Diced Hashbrowns
- Pre-Cooked Ham : This is a great ham recipe to use up those ham leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas dinner. Or buy some packaged, chopped ham from the grocery store.
- Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
- Sweet Onion
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Sour Cream
- Butter : You can use salted butter or unsalted butter. If using unsalted butter I would recommend maybe adding a touch more salt. Ham itself is pretty salty, so you won’t need to add too much. But potatoes scream for tons of flavor so you will definitely need some. Maybe try 3/4 teaspoon salt if using unsalted butter.
- Garlic Powder
- Kosher Salt & Black Pepper
- Onion Powder
How To Make Cheesy Ham Casserole With Frozen Hashbrown Potatoes (Printable Recipe Card)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the frozen diced hash brown potatoes, diced ham, shredded cheddar cheese, and finely diced sweet onion. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and onion powder until smooth and combined.
Pour the soup mixture over the hash brown mixture in the larger mixing bowl. Stir everything together until well-coated.
Transfer the potato mixture to the baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
Remove the foil from the pan and bake an additional 15 minutes or until the casserole is golden brown and bubbly on top and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Serve hot and enjoy!
How To Store Leftovers
- Refrigerator : Store any leftover casserole inside an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 3-4 days. You can also cover the casserole dish with a lid or plastic wrap for storage. Reheat an individual portion in the microwave until warmed through.
- Freezer : This casserole freezes well. Assemble the casserole, but don’t bake it. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to bake, thaw the casserole in the fridge overnight and then bake as directed in the instructions. Let the baking dish sit out at room temperature for about 15 minutes before placing it into the hot oven.
Can I Make It Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can prepare the casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Prepare the casserole as directed and cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. When ready to bake, allow it to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes, then bake as directed.
What Are Some Substitutions or Variations I Can Make?
- Cheese : Use a medium cheddar cheese or sharp cheddar cheese. You can also use Colby Jack cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, or Havarti cheese.
- Condensed Creamed Soup : Use cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup for a different flavor.
- Additions : For extra flavor toss in some finely chopped bell pepper, crispy cooked bacon pieces, or bacon bits.
- Frozen Hashbrowns : Try using potatoes o’ brien which are potatoes with diced bell peppers and onion pieces in it already. You could also use shredded hash browns for a different texture.
More Comforting Casserole Recipes
- Fiesta Chicken Caserole
- Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo Casserole
- Spaghetti Casserole
- Cheesy Spaghetti Chicken Casserole
- Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
- Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
- Ground Beef Cattle Drive Casserole
- Chicken Cobbler
Ham and Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen diced hash browns
- 2 cups diced pre-cooked ham
- 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1 sweet onion finely diced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the frozen diced hash brown potatoes, diced ham, shredded cheddar cheese, and finely diced sweet onion. Stir until evenly mixed.1 bag (32 oz) frozen diced hash browns, 2 cups diced pre-cooked ham, 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, 1 sweet onion
- In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and onion powder until smooth and combined.1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Pour the soup mixture over the hash brown mixture in the larger mixing bowl. Stir everything together until well-coated.
- Transfer the potato mixture to the baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil from the pan and bake an additional 15 minutes or until the casserole is golden brown and bubbly on top and the internal temperature reaches 165℉.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Cheese : Use a medium cheddar cheese or sharp cheddar cheese. You can also use Colby Jack cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, or Havarti cheese.
- Condensed Creamed Soup : Use cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup for a different flavor.
- Additions : For extra flavor toss in some finely chopped bell pepper, crispy cooked bacon pieces, or bacon bits.
- Frozen Hashbrowns : Try using potatoes o’ brien which are potatoes with diced bell peppers and onion pieces in it already. You could also use shredded hash browns for a different texture.
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could you use brought potatoes into of frozen ones.