Description
This Crockpot Ham and Potato Casserole offers a comforting, hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender diced potatoes and savory ham are layered with creamy mushroom soup, cheese, and aromatic seasonings, then slow-cooked to melt flavors together effortlessly. The result is a rich, warming casserole that requires minimal prep and little hands-on time, making it an ideal dish to come home to after a long day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups potatoes, diced (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Dice the potatoes and cooked ham into bite-sized pieces and chop the onion finely to ensure even cooking and layering.
- Mix the soup base: In a bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup with the milk, stirring thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Layer potatoes: Place half of the diced potatoes evenly at the bottom of the crockpot, creating the first layer of the casserole.
- Add ham and onion: Sprinkle half of the diced ham over the potatoes, followed by half of the diced onion and then half of the shredded cheddar cheese to build flavor and texture layers.
- Repeat layering: Add the remaining potatoes, then the rest of the ham, onions, and cheese, layering carefully for consistency and taste.
- Pour soup mixture: Evenly pour the soup and milk mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring the casserole is well-coated to keep all components moist and flavorful during cooking.
- Season: Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika on top to enhance the overall aroma and taste. Adjust paprika based on your preference for spice and color.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for about 6 hours, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
- Final seasoning and serve: Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve the casserole hot as a delicious, comforting main dish.
Notes
- Use evenly sized potato cubes for consistent cooking.
- Whole milk or 2% milk works best to keep the casserole creamy.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated thoroughly before serving.
- Optional paprika adds color and slight smokiness; feel free to omit if preferred.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or thyme on top for extra freshness when serving.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings using a larger crockpot or cooking in two batches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crockpot ham casserole, ham and potato casserole, slow cooker casserole, comfort food, easy crockpot recipes, cheesy potato casserole
