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Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
75 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole
Ingredients
  • 2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, sliced
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk, or more as needed
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
Instructions
1
First, preheat the oven to its optimal temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2
Next, combine diced potatoes, sliced celery, and chopped carrot in a substantial pot and submerge them in water; bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Then, decrease the heat to a moderate level and let it simmer until the vegetables are tender, which should take around 20 minutes.
3
Then, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir diced ham, sliced green bell pepper, and chopped onion until the vegetables are tender, taking about 5 minutes to achieve this.
4
Transfer the ham mixture to a 2-quart baking dish and mix it with the cooked potatoes.
5
In a clean skillet, melt the remaining 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat; cook and stir flour in the melted butter until it forms a smooth paste, taking about 3 minutes.
6
Gradually stir in milk and season with salt and black pepper; bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until it thickens, which should take about 2 minutes.
7
Add grated Cheddar cheese and stir until it's fully melted; pour the cheese mixture over the ham and potatoes.
8
Sprinkle a layer of bread crumbs on top of the casserole; then, bake it in the preheated oven until it's bubbly and cooked through, taking 25 to 30 minutes.
9
Finally, allow the casserole to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.