So you bake this big ham and then what? You’re stuck with all these ham leftovers to use up. So I’m always experimenting with leftover ham recipes.
Ding Ding Ding… We have a winner! It’s cheesy and salty and melt in your mouth delicious. We’re going to ignore calories tonight because, holy cow man, this casserole is good!
Ingredients
4 medium potatoes, diced {about 2 pounds}
3 cups leftover ham, diced
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus 1/2 cup for topping
4 green onions, sliced thin
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter, diced
Directions
Heat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9×9 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Divide the potatoes, bacon, 1 1/2 cups cheese and green onions in half. Spread half of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared pan and season with salt and pepper. Cover with diced ham, and then sprinkle with half the bacon, cheese and onions.
Add remaining potatoes, and then top with the other half of the bacon, cheese, and green onions. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour heavy cream over the top and then drop butter cubes evenly. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with reserved cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Enjoy.
Wendy says
Hi, I just have a question, I’m an Aussie and have noticed a lot of recipes say “loaded”, what does this mean, by the way this does look good. Best Wishes Wendy
Kari says
In the States, when you serve a baked potato “loaded” it usually means covered with cheese, sour cream, bacon, chives. So this casserole is “loaded” with similar ingredients. 🙂
Rosaleen says
This looks like a recipe that could easily be adapted for a slow cooker.
Heidi P says
This looks super yummy! Made your split pea soup recipe last night. Everyone loved it:) Thanks for making me look good with all your recipe suggestions.
Gineen says
Hi Mavis! Or should I say Mrs. Butterfield? Anywhooo, I was wondering if I could use grocery store hash browns instead of fresh potatoes, if I thawed the hash browns first? And still get the same great results in the finished product.
Thank you in advance and for your awesome blog! Happy New Year!
Mavis Butterfield says
I have never tried it that way, but I think if the hash browns were drained first it would be okay