Ham and Potato Casserole — I Make This Twice a Week and It Never Lasts! 🥔🧀🥓
If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food that checks easy, hearty, budget-friendly, and crowd-pleasing, this Ham and Potato Casserole is it. I’m not exaggerating when I say I make this twice a week—and every single time, the dish is scraped clean. No leftovers. No complaints. Just happy, full bellies asking when it’s coming back 😍
This casserole is everything we love in a cozy home-cooked meal: tender potatoes, savory ham, a rich creamy sauce, and gooey melted cheese, all baked together until golden and bubbly. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, potlucks, or even using up leftover ham from holidays.
❤️ Why Everyone Loves This Ham & Potato Casserole
Simple ingredients you probably already have
One-dish meal = less cleanup
Super filling and satisfying
Kid-approved & family-tested
Easy to customize with what’s in your fridge
It’s the kind of recipe that feels like a warm hug after a long day.
🥘 Ingredients You’ll Need
4 cups potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups cooked ham, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Colby Jack)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or dried thyme
👩🍳 How to Make Ham and Potato Casserole
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
Layer half the potatoes evenly in the dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Add half the ham and onions, then sprinkle with cheese.
Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, ham, onion, and cheese.
In a bowl, mix soup, milk, melted butter, and seasonings. Pour evenly over the casserole.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
Remove foil and bake 15–20 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
The smell alone will have everyone hovering around the oven 🤤
🔥 Pro Tips for Best Results
Slice potatoes thin and evenly so they cook perfectly
Swap cream of mushroom for cream of chicken if preferred
Add broccoli or peas for extra veggies
For extra crispiness, sprinkle breadcrumbs or crushed crackers on top
🍽️ When to Serve It
This casserole works for:
Weeknight family dinners
Meal prep (reheats beautifully!)
Potlucks and gatherings
Holiday leftover ham ideas
Pair it with a simple green salad or steamed veggies and dinner is DONE.
⭐ Final Thoughts
This Ham and Potato Casserole is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again. It’s comforting, reliable, and incredibly delicious—no fancy steps, no stress. Just classic, homemade goodness that everyone loves.
💬 Save this recipe, share it with someone who loves easy comfort food, and tell me—do you like yours extra cheesy? 😋
