{"id":904,"date":"2026-01-23T16:01:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T16:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=904"},"modified":"2026-01-23T16:01:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T16:01:02","slug":"cheesy-ham-and-potato-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=904","title":{"rendered":"Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Easy, Comforting &amp; Perfect for Any Occasion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a <strong>classic comfort food recipe<\/strong> that\u2019s creamy, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying, this <strong>Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole<\/strong> is exactly what you need. Made with frozen hash browns, tender ham, rich cream soup, sour cream, and melted cheddar cheese, this casserole is warm, filling, and always a crowd-pleaser.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s perfect for <strong>family dinners, holiday brunches, potlucks, or meal prep<\/strong>, and it comes together with minimal effort using simple pantry ingredients.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 lb bag frozen hash browns (thawed, shredded or diced)<\/li>\n<li>1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup<\/li>\n<li>1 cup sour cream<\/li>\n<li>2 cups cooked ham, diced<\/li>\n<li>2 cups shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup melted butter<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Optional Topping:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons melted butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Preheat the oven<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat your oven to <strong>375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<br \/>\nLightly grease a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Prepare the creamy mixture<\/h3>\n<p>In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.<br \/>\nStir until smooth and fully blended.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Add potatoes, ham, and cheese<\/h3>\n<p>Add the thawed hash browns to the bowl, followed by the diced ham and shredded cheddar cheese.<br \/>\nMix gently until everything is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Assemble the casserole<\/h3>\n<p>Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.<br \/>\nIf using the optional topping, mix crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the top.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Bake<\/h3>\n<p>Place the casserole in the oven and bake uncovered for <strong>45\u201355 minutes<\/strong>, or until hot, bubbly, and golden brown on top.<\/p>\n<p>If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the last 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Rest and serve<\/h3>\n<p>Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for <strong>5\u201310 minutes<\/strong> before serving.<br \/>\nThis helps it set and makes serving easier.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Tips for the Best Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Thaw hash browns completely to avoid excess moisture<\/li>\n<li>Use sharp cheddar for stronger cheese flavor<\/li>\n<li>Leftover ham works perfectly for this recipe<\/li>\n<li>Add diced onions or bell peppers for extra texture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Delicious Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extra Cheesy:<\/strong> Add mozzarella or Monterey Jack<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breakfast Version:<\/strong> Add scrambled eggs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protein Swap:<\/strong> Use cooked chicken or turkey<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spicy Kick:<\/strong> Add diced jalape\u00f1os or red pepper flakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Why Everyone Loves This Casserole<\/h2>\n<p>Easy to make<br \/>\nBudget-friendly<br \/>\nFeeds a crowd<br \/>\nGreat for leftovers<br \/>\nUltimate comfort food<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n<p>This <strong>Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole<\/strong> is rich, creamy, and full of comforting flavors that never go out of style. Whether you serve it for brunch, dinner, or a holiday gathering, it\u2019s guaranteed to disappear fast!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole &nbsp; Easy, Comforting &amp; Perfect for Any Occasion If you\u2019re looking for a classic&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":905,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-904","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/904","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=904"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/904\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":906,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/904\/revisions\/906"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/905"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}