This Easy Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole Recipe By Pioneer Woman are cheesy, creamy, and absolutely delicious! This recipe is perfect for the perfect post-holiday dinner, but it would also work as a hearty breakfast.
I love Pioneer Woman Ham And Potato Casserole because it’s something you can make and serve anytime. There’s never a bad day, nor a bad time of year. It’s also perfect for feeding a large family or hosting guests.
Why You’ll Love this Ham Casserole Recipe:
- Cheesy: A layer of cheese tops off this ham and potato casserole, which is so creamy and cheesy!
- Easy: This recipe is incredibly easy to make. Simply throw everything into a baking dish, bake, and serve!
- Anytime casserole: This recipe is great for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. You can serve it as a main dish, or as a hearty side dish. It’s so versatile!
Ingredient That You’ll Need:
- Milk: Half and half can be substituted for whole milk.
- Potatoes: The Pioneer Woman Ham And Potato Casserole recipe call for russet potatoes, but you can substitute any type of potato of your choice. Yukon gold or red potatoes work well too.
- Ham: Pre-cooked, pre-diced ham works well, or you can use leftover ham.
- Cheese: Cheddar cheese of any kind works well in this Pioneer Woman casserole recipe! I recommend shredding your own cheese for the best results. Pre-shredded cheese contains additives that prevent it from melting completely.
Is this a breakfast or dinner casserole recipe?
This Pioneer Woman Ham and Potato Casserole are filled with ham, potatoes, and cheese, so you can absolutely serve it for breakfast or dinner. Having it first thing in the morning makes just as much sense as having it on a weeknight.
What ham is best for Pioneer Woman Ham And Potato Casserole?
Make sure you use cooked ham in this Pioneer Woman recipe. You can use leftover ham, or pre-cooked ham, or you can cook your own ham. You can easily find cooked hams at the grocery store or deli.
How To Make Pioneer Woman Ham And Potato Casserole?
- Prepare the oven by preheating it to 400°F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or grease it with butter. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add and sauté the diced onion over medium heat until translucent.
- Sprinkle the flour over the cooked onion and stir to combine. Then, add the milk, chicken stock, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stirring often, cook until slightly thickened and warmed through.
- Lay the potatoes evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish and top with the diced ham. Pour the milk mixture over the potatoes and ham.
- Place a cover over the baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with shredded cheese. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese has melted completely.
Recipe Variations
- Change up the cheese – A simple change of cheese will change the entire taste of the dish!
- Leave out the ham – You can omit the ham from this dish if you’re trying to cut back on meat.
- Add crushed crackers on top – Adding Ritz crackers to this recipe makes it more like an old-fashioned Ham and Potato casserole!
Can I make Pioneer Woman Ham And Potato Casserole ahead of time?
Yes! You can easily prep this Pioneer Woman Ham And Potato Casserole ahead of time, then just bake and serve.
To make Pioneer Woman Ham And Potato Casserole ahead of time:
- Follow the recipe through step 4.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove the casserole from the fridge when you are ready to bake and let it warm up at room temperature while the oven heats.
- Follow the recipe as written, starting at step 5.
Note: Adding a few extra minutes to the baking time may be necessary if your casserole is still cold when you put it in the oven.
How to freeze Pioneer Woman Ham and Potato Casserole?
Uncooked – Place the Pioneer Woman Ham and Potato Casserole in a freezer-friendly container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and bake according to directions.
Fully baked – Once the casserole is completely cooled, store it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave before serving.
What to serve with Pioneer Woman Ham And Potato Casserole?
The Pioneer Woman Ham and Potato Casserole work for breakfast or dinner, as a main dish or a side dish. There are a lot of ways to serve it and many other dishes that will go with it.
Here are some great dinner sides to serve with this Pioneer Woman Ham And Potato Casserole:
- Mexican Street Corn Salad
- Air Fryer Ranch Broccoli
- Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
- Cheesy Roasted Vegetables
- Ramen Noodle Salad
- Creamy Pea Salad
For breakfast, I recommend adding some eggs, toast, or fruit with the Pioneer Woman Ham and Potato Casserole.
Recipe Tips
- In this Pioneer Woman Ham and Potato Casserole recipe, the ham must be cooked before it is added to the casserole. Do not use uncooked ham.
- If you have leftover ham after the holidays, dice it up and make this casserole the next day for breakfast or dinner!
- You can dice, chop, or slice potatoes however you like, as long as they are uniform in size and shape. Ensure that they are tender and fully cooked before serving.
- During most of the baking time, cover the casserole. In the end, add cheese and then place it back in the oven uncovered.
- The casserole is ready when the cheese has melted and the potatoes have become tender.
- You can store leftover ham and potato casserole in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
FAQ Section
To reheat leftover Pioneer Woman Ham And Potato Casserole, place a portion in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on 50% power for 1-2 minutes at a time until heated through. Stir well at least once while cooking. In order to reheat a larger portion, heat the casserole in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes or until heated through.
This Pioneer Woman Ham And Potato Casserole recipe serves about 4-6 people. It is possible to halve the recipe. I recommend using a smaller baking dish if you do.
If this recipe makes more than you need, you can eat half and freeze half for another meal.
Pioneer Woman Ham And Potato Casserole recipe can be made with turkey or chicken if you prefer. Make sure whatever meat you use is fully cooked and diced.
The best type of ham to use for this Pioneer Woman Ham and Potato Casserole recipe is ham steaks since they are easy to cut and cube or any leftover ham will do.
As for the white potatoes, They are fantastic in casseroles, soups, and stews due to their ability to retain their form in these dishes.
Use a sharp knife to peel and slice the potato into 1 cm thick slices. Next, divide the slices into 2 stacks (flat side down) and cut them into matchsticks. Rotate the stacks 90° and slice the matchsticks into cubes.
Wrap the Pioneer Woman Ham and Potato Casserole dish tightly in aluminum foil, or transfer the casserole to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
If you keep this delicious Pioneer Woman Ham and Potato Casserole in an airtight container, it should stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Ham And Potato Casserole Pioneer Woman
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk or half and half
- ½ cup chicken stock or chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and diced small
- 2 ½ cups diced cooked ham
- 4 ounces (1 cup) white cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by preheating it to 400°F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or grease it with butter. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add and sauté the diced onion over medium heat until translucent.
- Sprinkle the flour over the cooked onion and stir to combine. Then, add the milk, chicken stock, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stirring often, cook until slightly thickened and warmed through.
- Lay the potatoes evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish and top with the diced ham. Pour the milk mixture over the potatoes and ham.
- Place a cover over the baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with shredded cheese. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese has melted completely.
Notes
- In this Pioneer Woman Ham and Potato Casserole recipe, the ham must be cooked before it is added to the casserole. Do not use uncooked ham.
- If you have leftover ham after the holidays, dice it up and make this casserole the next day for breakfast or dinner!
- You can dice, chop, or slice potatoes however you like, as long as they are uniform in size and shape. Ensure that they are tender and fully cooked before serving.
- During most of the baking time, cover the casserole. In the end, add cheese and then place it back in the oven uncovered.
- The casserole is ready when the cheese has melted and the potatoes have become tender.
- You can store leftover ham and potato casserole in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Isabella
Wednesday 11th of December 2024
This came out really well! Thank you.