Mother's Ham Casserole Recipe

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One of my mother's favorite dishes, this recipe always brings back fond memories of her when I prepare it. It's a terrific use of leftover ham from a holiday dinner. Our five grandchildren are my favorite interest outside the kitchen!

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Mother's Ham Casserole Recipe
  • Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4-6 Servings
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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 milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

Directions

  • In a saucepan, bring the potatoes, carrot, celery and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • In a large skillet, saute the ham, green pepper and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Add to the potato mixture. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted.
  • Pour over the ham mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup equals 374 calories, 25 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 89 mg cholesterol, 1,208 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Mother's Ham Casserole in Country Woman March/April 2000, p31

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Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2011 by LorettaHei

Hot, creamy comfort food! Cheesy potatoes and savory ham melts in your mouth. I thinned the sauce with extra milk. This is my new favorite way to use up leftover ham. Very satisfying.


Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2011 by scrappy16

This was the best tasting ham casserole I have ever tasted. My family agreed by eating the whole thing up and asking for more. I doubled the recipe, used 1 large sweet potato and 1 large russet, left out the celery and used oat flour instead of wheat and it turned out perfect. Made it again for a pot luck and the dish was wiped clean. That in itself should tell you how good this casserole is. I will definitely make it again and I might try using chicken next time, which I think would be just as tasty. Enjoy!


Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2011 by jmkasprak

This casserole is what I would call comfort food. We really enjoyed it, and I wouldn't change a thing.


Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2011 by skymom747

so easy, and so delicious. a great way to use up leftover ham


Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2011 by trixiejo302

I have made this multiple times since I found the recipe and it is terrific every time. The sauce gets a little too thick for my tastes when you follow the directions exactly, so after I have cooked the sauce and melted the cheese, I just stir in some extra milk to thin it out some. This is a new family favorite.


Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2011 by d2check

This is a great casserole for leftover ham. The sauce is thicker, but there is enough of it, and it makes the casserole oh so creamy. I plan to make it again for my son to take back to college, and I will double it for a 9 x 13. Thanks for a great recipe.


Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2010 by cee-jay

I used sweet potatoes from the garden to make this casserole. My husband and I both enjoyed the results. It's a keeper and I plan to make again.


Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2010 by ctvgirl

Made it for the first time tonight. We loved it! Will definately make it again.


Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2010 by teri396

this very good, but next time I would thin the sauce a bit. Would make a great brunch.


Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2010 by seymour350

This is the best casserole that I have ever made. There were NO leftovers. Everyone really loved it. Thanks for the great recipe

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