Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

This Ham and Potato Casserole is a delicious and very simple dinner! Ham and potatoes smothered in a homemade cheesy sauce! It makes a big meal and it’s not expensive to make!

Ingredients

Sauce

3 tablespoons butter

3 ½ tablespoons flour

1 small onion

¾ cup milk

1 cup low sodium chicken broth

salt to taste

½ teaspoon pepper

1 cup sharp cheddar shredded

Other

3 pounds potatoes peeled and diced

2 cups ham diced

2 cups frozen peas defrosted

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese or to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Over medium heat, melt butter in a saucepan. Add onion and stir until softened, about 4 minutes. Add flour and cook an additional 2 while stirring.
Pour in pour in chicken broth and milk all at once. Whisk over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
Place ½ of the potatoes in a 9×13 pan. Sprinkle with ham and peas. Top with remaining potatoes. Pour sauce over top.
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Cover with foil and bake 45-50 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Remove foil (carefully, it will steam), top with remaining cheese and bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are soft and cheese is lightly browned.