Description
Creamy Crockpot Ham and Potato Casserole brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen, layering tender potatoes with smoky ham and rich cheese. Hearty ingredients meld together slowly, creating a soul-warming dish perfect for family gatherings or chilly evenings you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) diced potatoes
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) diced ham
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 small finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Sauce and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 can (1½ ounces or 42 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Meticulously dice potatoes into uniform cubes, approximately 1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters) in size, ensuring consistent cooking and texture.
- Chop ham into bite-sized pieces and finely mince onions to distribute flavor evenly throughout the casserole.
- Prepare the creamy sauce by whisking together condensed cream soup, shredded cheddar cheese, whole milk, sour cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and well-integrated.
- Lightly coat the interior of the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Create the first layer by spreading half of the potato, ham, and onion mixture across the bottom of the crockpot.
- Drizzle approximately half of the prepared cheese sauce over the initial layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining potato mixture and sauce, creating a second complete layer.
- Set the crockpot to low temperature and cook for 6-7 hours, or alternatively use high temperature for 3-4 hours until potatoes become fork-tender and completely cooked through.
- Once cooking is complete, gently fold the casserole to distribute heat and mix ingredients uniformly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch and serve hot directly from the crockpot.
Notes
- Elevate your weeknight dinner with this hassle-free, comforting crockpot casserole that practically cooks itself.
- Diced ham and tender potatoes mingle with a rich, creamy cheese sauce for an irresistible one-pot meal.
- Minimal prep work means you can walk away and let your slow cooker do the magic while you relax.
- Customize the flavor profile by swapping in different cheese varieties or adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day, making this recipe perfect for meal prep and busy families.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg