This ham and cheese potato casserole is true comfort food Im from the Midwest so were big on casseroles and onedish meals especially during winter
Prep Time
5 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat the 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.
