Crockpot Ham and Potato Casserole Recipe
A comforting and hearty Crockpot Ham and Potato Casserole combining tender diced potatoes, savory cooked ham, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese. This easy slow-cooker casserole is perfect for a cozy family meal with minimal prep and hands-off cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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 the ingredients: Dice the potatoes and cooked ham, and chop the onion into small pieces to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution throughout the casserole.
- Mix soup and milk: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and milk, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated, which will create a creamy sauce for the casserole.
- Layer potatoes: Place half of the diced potatoes in an even layer at the bottom of the crockpot; this forms the base of the casserole.
- Add ham, onion, and cheese: Sprinkle half of the diced ham over the potatoes, then add half of the diced onion, followed by half of the shredded cheddar cheese, layering flavors and textures.
- Repeat layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining potatoes, ham, onion, and cheese, ensuring the casserole is well stacked for balanced flavor.
- Pour soup mixture: Evenly pour the cream of mushroom soup and milk mixture over the layered ingredients to bind everything together and keep the casserole moist during cooking.
- Season top layer: Sprinkle the top layer with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika if desired for additional flavor and mild spiciness.
- Cook in crockpot: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for about 6 hours, allowing the potatoes to become tender and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Final seasoning and serve: After cooking, taste the casserole and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup if preferred.
- For a thicker casserole, consider reducing the milk to 3/4 cup.
- Adding chopped green bell peppers or celery can add extra flavor and texture.
- The paprika is optional but adds a nice color and slight smoky taste.
- If you want a crispy top, transfer the cooked casserole to an oven-safe dish and broil for a few minutes.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
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