Description
Hearty slow-cooker ham & potato casserole delivers comfort on a plate with creamy layers of potato, savory ham, and rich cheese. Home cooks will savor this simple, satisfying meal that brings warmth to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 mL / 16 oz) diced ham
- 4 cups (960 mL / 32 oz) diced potatoes
- 1 can (1½ oz / 42 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (240 mL / 8 oz) milk
- 1 cup (240 mL / 8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (60 mL / 2 oz) sour cream
- 1 small finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup (60 mL / 2 oz) chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Uniformly dice potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes, chop ham into bite-sized pieces, and finely mince onions to ensure balanced flavor distribution.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk condensed cream soup, cheddar cheese, whole milk, sour cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until achieving a smooth, well-integrated creamy mixture.
- Layering Foundation: Lightly spray crockpot with non-stick cooking spray, then strategically layer half of the potato, ham, and onion mixture across the bottom.
- Sauce Application: Generously drizzle approximately half of the prepared cheese sauce over the initial layer, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Secondary Layer: Replicate the previous layering process with remaining potato mixture and sauce, creating a complete secondary tier.
- Slow Cooking: Select crockpot temperature – low setting for 6-7 hours or high setting for 3-4 hours – until potatoes reach complete tenderness and ingredients meld harmoniously.
- Finishing Touches: Gently fold casserole to redistribute heat and integrate ingredients, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving piping hot directly from the crockpot.
Notes
- Dice Precisely: Cut potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes to guarantee even cooking and perfect texture throughout the dish.
- Layer Strategically: Create distinct layers of potato, ham, and onion mixture, drizzling cheese sauce between each layer for maximum flavor distribution.
- Choose Right Temperature: Slow cook on low for 6-7 hours or use high setting for 3-4 hours to achieve tender, fully cooked potatoes without burning.
- Prevent Sticking: Always spray crockpot with non-stick cooking spray before assembling to ensure easy serving and quick cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg