If I have to run out for the day, this can easily be cooked in the crockpot. I just boil the potatoes for a couple of minutes and then toss everything in as if it were going in the oven. By the time I get home, dinner is done, and the house smells amazing! We have made this dish at home and added eggs to the mix. It cooks up well and is perfect for brunch or holiday mornings.
Will you be making this casserole a s aholiday side dish?
Ingredients
3 pounds Russet Or Yukon Gold Potatoes, Washed Thoroughly
2 Tablespoons Country Crock Butter
1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
3 cups Diced Hormel Ham
1-1/2 cup Half-and-half
1-1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1/4 cup Gold Medal Flour
Black Pepper To Taste
1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Grated Monterey Jack Cheese
Chopped Parsley (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a large casserole dish.
Heat butter in a large skillet. Add onions and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they start to turn translucent. Add ham and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat and set aside.
Combine half-and-half and cream in a microwave-safe container and nuke for a minute or so, until no longer cold. Whisk in flour and black pepper until totally combined. Set aside.
(You may add salt, but cheese and ham are salty, so add sparingly.)
Combine the two grated cheeses. Set aside.
Using a mandoline or slicer, slice potatoes into 1/8-inch slices (very thin.) Layer 1/3 of the potato slices in the buttered casserole dish.
Sprinkle on 1/3 of the ham/onion mixture, then 1/3 of the cheese, then pour on 1/3 of the cream mixture.
Repeat this twice more, ending with a sprinkling of cheese and a pouring on of the rest of the cream mixture. Cover dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes at least, or until bubbly and hot.
Cut into squares and serve. Sprinkle on chopped parsley if you’d like!
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Quick Tip: Boil the potatoes for a few minutes before putting the casserole together to save time in the oven.
Thank you The Hidden Pantry for this great photo.
