Ham & Potatoe Casserole II What To Make With Leftover Ham From Thanksgiving

Ingredients

• 8 oz Ham (leftover Thanksgiving ham, trimmed of excess fat and cut into bite-size pieces)
• 1.5 lb Potatoes (peeled if desired, boiled whole until tender)
• 7 tbsp Unsalted Butter (divided: 3 tbsp for sauté, 4 tbsp for cheese sauce)
• 1 medium Yellow Onion (diced)
• 4 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1.5 cup Whole Milk (room temperature)
• 8 oz Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
• 0.25 cup Bread Crumbs (plain or Panko; Progresso brand used in video)
• 1 spray Nonstick Cooking Spray (to coat baking dish before adding cheese sauce)
• pinch Salt (for boiling water)

Instructions

1. Boil Potatoes

   Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then simmer until tender but not mushy.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium-high heat

2. Trim and Cube Ham

   Remove any excess fat from the leftover ham and cut it into bite‑size cubes.

   Time: PT5M

3. Sauté Ham and Onion

   Melt 3 tbsp butter in the skillet over medium heat, add the ham cubes and diced onion, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

4. Combine Potatoes

   Drain the boiled potatoes and add them to the skillet with the ham and onion. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.

   Time: PT2M

5. Transfer to Baking Dish

   Lightly spray a 13×9‑inch baking dish with nonstick spray, then pour the skillet mixture into the dish and spread evenly.

   Time: PT3M

6. Make Roux

   In a saucepan, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

7. Add Flour

   Stir in 4 tbsp all‑purpose flour, whisk continuously for about 1 minute to form a smooth roux.

   Time: PT1M

8. Add Milk and Thicken

   Gradually whisk in 1.5 cups milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium

9. Incorporate Cheese

   Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and smooth.

   Time: PT1M

10. Add Cheese Sauce to Casserole

    Pour the cheese sauce over the ham‑potato mixture in the baking dish and spread evenly with a spoon.

    Time: PT2M

11. Top with Breadcrumbs

    Sprinkle 1/4 cup breadcrumbs evenly over the sauce.

    Time: PT1M

12. Bake

    Preheat the oven to 400°F, then bake the casserole for 10‑15 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.

    Time: PT12M

    Temperature: 400°F

13. Rest and Serve

    Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce sets slightly.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

2 g