I have taken this recipe to potlucks and it’s always a huge hit. I generally try and double the recipe and toss it all in the crock pot to keep it warm. It’s always one of the first things to go so I think that means that people like it! The last luncheon I went to I think I had ten people ask me for the recipe. I didn’t hesitate to share it with all my friends and family. Check out what they are saying about this recipe over at All Recipes:
“This is true comfort food.”
Ham casserole is the warming recipe you should be reaching for on cold winter nights.
Ingredients
2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large carrot, sliced
3 cups water
3 tablespoons Land O’ Lakes butter
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
2 teaspoons chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons Gold Medal all-purpose flour
1 cup milk, or more as needed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Kraft Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
Instructions
Preheat 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.
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Quick Tip: Use whatever cheese you like.
Thanks again to All Recipes for this comforting recipe.