(Courtesy of Amy Dong)Featuring classic breakfast ingredients, this potato and ham casserole is high-protein, loaded with flavor, and suitable to serve any time of day.
This ham and potatoes casserole is one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever make, especially when you follow our best tips and tricks below!
(Courtesy of Amy Dong)We love to prepare this cheesy ham and potato casserole in advance. Then, all you have to do is pop it in the oven the next day. Follow the storage instructions below to keep it fresh.
Make Ahead: Prepare your casserole as the recipe card states. Then, cover it with aluminum foil, and store it in the fridge for up to 1 day. When you’re ready to eat, bake as normal, and add a few minutes as needed to fully melt the cheese.
Refrigerator: Once baked and fully cooled, this ham and potato casserole can be covered with foil or transferred to an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheating: When you’re ready to eat, warm leftovers in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Or, place them back in the oven at 350°F until your desired temperature is reached.
One of the great things about this ham and potatoes casserole is that it can be served any time of day for a satisfying main course. If you’re preparing it for breakfast or brunch, it makes for an impressive spread when paired with fresh fruit, make-ahead french toast casserole, and muffin pan mini quiche.
Or, whip it up for dinner with healthy sides like kale brussel sprout salad and butter and garlic mushrooms.
(Courtesy of Amy Dong)What ham is best for this potato and ham casserole?
Any ham can be used for this recipe as long as it is cooked. Use leftover ham, pre-cooked ham, or make your own for this cheesy ham and potato casserole recipe.
Can I halve this cheesy ham and potato casserole?
Yes, if needed you can cut this recipe in half, but you’ll want to use a smaller baking dish if you do.
Can I use turkey instead of ham?
Any meat you like best can be used in this recipe. Just make sure it is fully cooked.
Can I make ham and potato casserole ahead of time?
This is one of those dishes that’s best served fresh and hot out of the oven; that said, it does reheat very well. We would recommend making this dish no more than a couple of hours in advance.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the frozen hash browns, ham, bell pepper, cream of potato soup, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Gently mix until thoroughly incorporated.
Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
If using right away: Preheat the oven to 375F and bake for 45 min to 1 hour or until the cheese is bubbly and golden on top.
If not using right away: cover with foil and place in the fridge. When ready to use, remove the foil, and bake at 375F for 45 min to 1 hour.
Equipment
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 608mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1256IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 497mg | Iron: 2mg
This article was originally published on chewoutloud.com.
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