Easy One-Pan Cheesy Potato Casserole with Ham – So Good It’s Dangerous

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can be healthier with less sodium.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar crunch.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while bologna is a cost-effective substitute.

Melt 1/2 stick of butter over medium low heat.

Dice a smallish white onion and add to the melted butter.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Butter a 9x13 baking dish.

Add 1 teaspoon of dried thyme to the onion and butter mixture.

Slice about 3 lb of Yukon Gold potatoes into thin, even slices.

Cook the diced onion until softened, but not golden.

In a separate pot, combine the melted butter and 1/4 cup of flour to make a roux.

Slowly add 3 cups of whole milk and 1/2 cup of chicken broth to the roux while stirring to avoid lumps.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.

Season the sauce with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of mustard powder, and a pinch of nutmeg.

Layer the first layer of sliced potatoes in the baking dish and sprinkle with a little salt.

Add a layer of diced ham over the potatoes.

Pour a layer of the cream sauce over the ham and potatoes.

Continue layering with the remaining potatoes, ham, and cream sauce until all ingredients are used, ensuring the last layer is sauce.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, remove the foil and bake for an additional 40 minutes until bubbly.

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