Description
Comforting crockpot ham and potato casserole brings hearty Southern charm to dinner tables with minimal effort. Creamy layers of tender potatoes and smoky ham create a satisfying meal that welcomes you home with warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups diced potatoes (Russet, Yukon Gold, or red)
- 2 cups diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 ounces / 298 grams)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Transform diced potatoes and savory ham into a comforting, creamy slow-cooked masterpiece that promises warmth and satisfaction.
- Meticulously chop potatoes into consistent cubes, dice ham into bite-sized pieces, and finely mince garlic and onions to ensure even cooking and balanced flavor distribution.
- Create a luxurious sauce by whisking cream of mushroom soup with shredded cheddar, milk, sour cream, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika until silky and well-integrated.
- Generously coat the crockpot interior with non-stick spray to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Construct initial layer by spreading half the potato-ham mixture across crockpot bottom, then cascade half the creamy sauce evenly over the surface.
- Repeat layering process with remaining potato-ham mixture and sauce, ensuring complete coverage and uniform ingredient distribution.
- Secure crockpot lid and allow gentle slow cooking on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, enabling potatoes to tenderize and flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Once cooking completes, gently fold casserole contents to integrate ingredients and release trapped heat.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across surface for vibrant color and herbaceous note before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are cut into uniform, bite-sized pieces for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Use leftover holiday ham or buy pre-diced ham to save time and reduce meal preparation effort.
- Swap cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery for different flavor variations, catering to personal taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, substitute full-fat dairy products with low-fat alternatives like reduced-fat cheese and milk to decrease overall calorie content.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg