Humble Ham Casserole Recipe

Name: Humble Ham Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish; 2 medium leeks (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 cup half-and-half; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds); 2 cups shredded medium-sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces); 2 cups diced baked ham; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
2 medium leeks (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
2 cups shredded medium-sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
2 cups diced baked ham
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a shallow 3-quart baking dish.
2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3
Add the leeks and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Sprinkle with the flour; stir and cook 2 minutes.
5
Whisk in the milk and half-and-half, bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
6
Season with the nutmeg, salt and pepper.
7
Remove from the heat.
8
Peel and thinly slice the potatoes about 1/8 inch thick.
9
Spread about 1 cup of the cream sauce in the bottom of the buttered baking dish.
10
Layer with half of the potatoes, half of the cheddar and all of the ham.
11
Spread with another cup of sauce.
12
Layer the rest of the potatoes over the top, then add the rest of the sauce.
13
Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar, the breadcrumbs and parmesan.
14
Cover the dish with foil and bake until the potatoes are just tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
15
Uncover and bake until the top is browned and bubbly, 15 to 20 more minutes.
16
Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
17
Photograph by Steve Giralt

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish, 2 medium leeks (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Humble Ham Casserole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Humble Ham Casserole

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