Leftover ham n potato casserole –Have you ever looked into your fridge and thought, “What am I supposed to do with all this leftover ham?” Well, wonder no more! We’re diving headfirst into a fabulous way to transform that ham into a delicious leftover ham and potato casserole that will have everyone singing your culinary praises!
Best Leftover Ham N Potato Casserole
This dish is packed with creamy goodness and will make you feel like a kitchen wizard, turning yesterday’s dinner into today’s masterpiece. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to whip up! Ready? Let’s go!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups diced leftover ham
- 4 cups diced potatoes (you can use frozen if you’re feeling lazy)
- 1 onion, chopped (the secret to flavor!)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup (if mushrooms aren’t your jam)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar is a classic, but feel free to get funky with it!)
- 1 cup milk (makes it creamy and dreamy)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas (because yes, green things count!)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) because who doesn’t love a hot oven and the smell of food wafting through the house).
- In a large mixing bowl, throw in your diced ham, potatoes, chopped onion, and if you’re feeling adventurous, those frozen peas. Mix them well; they’re all going to be best buddies in that casserole dish!
- Pour in the cream of mushroom or chicken soup and milk. Stir until it’s all combined and looks like a happy little concoction. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to your liking—don’t be shy, seasoning is key!
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish. You can use a 9×13-inch dish, or whatever fits all that goodness.
- Top it off with shredded cheese. Yes, please—let’s not skimp on the cheesy goodness!
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes. This will give everything a chance to mingle and marry in a gooey, flavor-packed relationship.
- After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Grab your oven mitts and prepare to be the star of dinner!
And there you have it! A delicious leftover ham and potato casserole that will have your family begging for seconds. Serve it up hot, sit back, and enjoy the smiles all around the table. Happy cooking!