Ham Casserole

Name: Ham Casserole
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes; 1 large carrot, sliced; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 3 cups water; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion; 7 tablespoons butter, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

Total Time Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

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If you're looking for something quick and comforting that puts leftover ham to good use, this ham casserole is the cheesy answer for your dinner plans.

Ingredients

2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 large carrot, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 cups water
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
7 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a saucepan, bring the potatoes, carrot, celery and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
In a large skillet, saute ham, green pepper and chopped onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Add the potato mixture. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
In a large saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
Pour cheese mixture over ham mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake until heated through, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 360 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 1157mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.