Scalloped potatoes and ham with hash browns

Chunks of ham, shredded hash browns, and cheese, lot's of cheese, make this Scalloped Potato and Ham Casserole a crowd favorite.

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Nothing beats a warm, cheesy and comforting casserole. When it combines ham and potatoes, it's always a winner.

This is one dish that I'll admit never gets made, except during the holidays. However, every single time I make it, my family asks why it's not made more often. I have to agree.

It's the absolute perfect dish to just toss together, pop in the oven, and forget about it for an hour.

Serve it alongside a tasty green salad or your favorite green vegetable for a complete meal.

I like to toss in a bag of steam fresh veggies in the microwave to go alongside this tasty Scalloped Potato and Ham Casserole.

Ingredients in Scalloped Potato and Ham Casserole:

• ham steak
• shredded hash brown potatoes
• onion
• shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• cream of mushroom soup - directions below to make your own
• heavy cream
• parmesan cheese

How do you make it?

1. Layer half of the potatoes, half of the ham, half of the onion, and half of the cheese.
2. Spread half of the soup, or 1 can, evenly over the layers. Repeat layers once more. Top with remaining soup.
3. Pour cream over layers, and tip your dish back and forth to cover everything and allow it to soak in. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
4. Bake.

How do you make cream of mushroom soup from scratch?

Here's what you'll need: 9 tablespoons butter
8 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup chopped mushrooms

Here's what you do:

• Saute your mushrooms in a small pan with a tablespoon of butter. Set aside.
• Melt 8 tablespoons butter in a small sauce pan and add the flour. Mix together and whisk in your milk and broth slowly, making sure to incorporate it well. Don't just pour it all in and stir, it won't come together right.
• Over low heat, continue whisking until the mixture is slightly thickened. It will thicken more as it sits.

Recipe Tips + Substitutions:

You can use leftover ham or thicker deli sliced ham, if that's what you have on hand.

Try cream of chicken soup, if your family doesn't like cream of mushroom soup.

Top your casserole with crushed crackers or corn flakes for some crunch.

Out of fresh onion, use 1 tablespoon minced dried onion instead.

Make this ahead of time: Simply layer the dish up, like you were going to bake it, and cover. Place in the fridge until ready to bake. You can make this 2 days in advance.

Freezing tips: You can freeze this before baking. Just simply place in a container like this freezer to oven dish. You can thaw this overnight in the fridge. Or you can simply bake from the freezer.

Here are some yummy side dishes that will go well with this casserole:

• Orange Maple Roasted Carrots
• Broccoli Salad with a Poppy Seed Dressing
• Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• ½ pound diced ham steak
• 1 ½ pounds frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a 3 quart casserole dish, layer half of the potatoes, half of the ham, half of the onion, and half of the cheese.
3. Spread half of the soup, or 1 can, evenly over the layers. Repeat layers once more. Top with remaining soup.
4. Pour cream over layers, and tip your dish back and forth to cover everything and allow it to soak in.
5. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
6. Bake for 1 hour or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 624Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1708mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 21g

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