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Ham Casserole

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"This is true comfort food. I'm from the Midwest so we're big on casseroles and one dish meals. Especially during winter." — Jodster

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place potatoes, celery, and carrot in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir ham, green bell pepper, and onion until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer ham mixture to baking dish and mix with potatoes.
Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in a clean skillet; cook and stir flour in melted butter until smooth, about 3 minutes. Gradually stir in milk and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese; stir until melted. Pour cheese mixture over ham and potatoes. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Bake in preheated oven until bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow casserole to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 50 mins
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 24, 2012

This was very good. The only changes I will make the next time will be to be sure and drain the ham/onion mixture before adding it to the potatoes. I would also stir the sauce into the casserole rather than just pouring it over the top. The flavor was very good and I will make it again.

—Eileen

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 05, 2013

It was OK. Made 4 fair sized portions so definitely double in you are cooking for 6. My family liked it, but I though it was fair at best. The cheese sauce had little flavor. Not enough meat. I maymake this again. It was just kind of "there".

—Dr.Mom

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Oct 05, 2012

My family loved it. I don't agree that it will serve 8. At least not 8 adults. I think 4-6 is a more accurate number. I was rushed for time so I used southern style frozen has browns (the chunks, not shredded)and ham already cubed. (It comes vacuum packed in a zip bag) I think next time I might use frozen O'Brian potatoes and that way I won't have to mess with chopping the onions and peppers. I just threw the frozen potatoes in the butter with the ham, onions, and pepper and cooked them until they were thawed and warm. I cooked the carrots and celery in the microwave just a few minutes until they started getting tender. Talk about fast and easy! It was delicious too!

—cook-on-the-move

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Sep 04, 2012

This was very well recieved by the family. I skipped the roux and added 1/3 cup cheese blend powder to the milk and only used enough shredded cheddar to sprinkle a token amount over the top. This helped me keep the fat down but it remained creamy and cheesy.

—CooknKristine

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Jan 31, 2013

Wow, very nice! I substituted frozen peas and carrots for the bell pepper. I doubled the amount of potato and doubled the cheese sauce. So glad I did. It needed pepper. I loved the sauce and there was lots of it. Next time I would add more ham and peas/peas and carrots. Definitely comfort food.

—CHERYL W.

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Sep 02, 2012

We love this, and make it everytime we have left over ham. Thanks so much for sharing!!

—loriwright

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Dec 30, 2012

This was so good My Husband ate more than half the pan! Easy and delish!! I will make it again and again!!! Thanks to whom ever shared this first!

—Mamadrey

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Dec 26, 2012

This is a great way to use up ham and potatoes and it is wonderfully filling. I agree that if you have a big appetite this will feed about 4-6 adults and stirring the sauce into the potatoes helps get it distributed because it is pretty thick. Next time I will saute all my veggies and only boil the potatoes and some broccoli. The sauce was very cheesy (yum) but next time I will add a little nutmeg and some sour cream and use some parmesan too for a little more depth.

—LISAPERP

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Nutrition

Calories
304 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
16.9 g
5%

Cholesterol
60 mg
20%

Fat
21.1 g
32%

Fiber
1.7 g
7%

Protein
12 g
24%

Sodium
641 mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Ham Casserole

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 304
Calories from Fat: 190

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.1g 32 %
Saturated Fat 11.7g 59 %
Cholesterol 60mg 20 %
Sodium 641mg 26 %
Potassium 392mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 16.9g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
Protein 12g 24 %
Sugars 2.9g
Vitamin A 41 %
Vitamin C 34 %
Calcium 21 %
Iron 11 %
Thiamin 32 %
Niacin 37 %
Vitamin B6 18 %
Magnesium 10 %
Folate 16 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.