Cheesy Potato Ham Casserole — Easy Slow-Cooker Meal

Take 10 minutes for prep, and let your slow cooker do the rest!

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It takes only a handful of basic ingredients to create a hot and satisfying meal that'll feed a crowd with this cheesy potato ham casserole. There's nothing to cook separately, and you can have all the slicing and layering work done in about 10 to 15 minutes. Then, the hands-on work is done.

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Set up everything in your slow cooker and get on with your day while the cooker does all the work. Pair this casserole with a green salad, and dinner is served!

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Cheesy Potato Ham Casserole Recipe

Quick Recipe Overview

SERVINGS‌:‌‌ 8

‌‌‌PREP TIME‌:‌‌‌‌ 10 minutes

‌‌COOKING TIME: ‌‌4 hours

‌‌‌COOL TIME: ‌10 minutes

‌‌‌TOTAL TIME:‌ ‌4 hours 20 minutes‌

Things You'll Need

  • Slow cooker

  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

  • 2 onions, sliced

  • 2 cups cooked ham, diced

  • 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced (about 8 to 10 potatoes)

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely minced (optional)

  • 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed mushroom soup

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. Prep the ingredients

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Thinly slice the onions. Dice the ham into bite-sized pieces. Peel the potatoes and cut them into slices that are no more than 1/4 inch thick. (If you're not going to assemble the casserole right away, keep potato slices in a bowl of water to prevent them from turning brown, then pat them dry with paper towels before layering them with the other ingredients.) Grate the cheese on the largest holes of your box grater. Mince the parsley.

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Tip

A mandoline makes quick work of all the slicing required. Get a mandoline with a variety of attachable blades, so you can slice the potatoes and onions and even shred the cheese with the same tool. Always be exceedingly careful and wear safety gloves when working with a mandoline to prevent cuts.

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2. Mix the ingredients

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In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced ham, grated cheese and sliced onions. Use your clean hands or a rubber spatula to combine.

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3. Layer the casserole

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Place a layer of sliced potatoes in the bottom of your slow cooker, followed by the onion, cheese and ham mixture. Repeat until both are completely used up.

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4. Add the milk mixture

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Pour the mushroom soup and milk into the bowl you used for the onion, cheese and ham. Add the salt, pepper, garlic salt and all of the parsley except for about 1/2 teaspoon; reserve this to sprinkle on top when the dish is finished. Whisk everything together until it's smooth.

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Pour the milk mixture over the top of your layered potatoes, ham, onions and cheese.

Tip

The quality of mushroom soup you choose will affect every bite of the finished casserole. When in doubt, opt for the classic: Campbell's Cream of Mushroom. Since the cheese and ham should already be quite salty, low-sodium Cream of Mushroom soup may be a better choice if you're trying to limit your salt intake. Alternately, create a different flavor profile by using mushroom and roasted garlic soup, or use a different condensed soup like cream of onion.

5. Cook the Casserole

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Put the lid on the slow cooker and set it on high. Set the timer for 4 hours.

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6. Let rest and serve

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The potatoes will be piping hot, so allow them to sit for at least 10 minutes after turning off the cooker. This also gives all those juices one last chance to soak into the potatoes. Serve in bowls or on plates, and enjoy!

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