Description
This Crockpot Ham and Potato Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make slow cooker meal perfect for busy weekdays. Combining tender diced potatoes, savory cooked ham, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese, this dish offers warm, hearty flavors with minimal effort. Simply layer the ingredients in your crockpot and let it cook low and slow until everything is perfectly tender and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Protein
- 4 cups potatoes, diced (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
Pantry
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 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, and chop the onion into small pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Mix soup and milk: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and milk, stirring until smooth to create a creamy sauce for the casserole.
- Layer potatoes: Place half of the diced potatoes evenly in the bottom of the crockpot as the first layer.
- Add ham, onion, and cheese: Sprinkle half of the diced ham over the potatoes, followed by half of the diced onion and half of the shredded cheddar cheese, creating flavorful layers.
- Repeat layers: Repeat layering with the remaining potatoes, ham, onion, and cheese to build up the casserole.
- Pour sauce: Pour the cream of mushroom soup and milk mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the crockpot.
- Season: Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional paprika evenly over the top layer to enhance the flavor.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for about 6 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the casserole is bubbling.
- Serve: Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve the casserole hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- To save time, use pre-cooked or leftover ham.
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of milk or add a little shredded cheese on top before serving.
- Optional paprika adds a subtle smoky flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- This casserole can be kept warm in the crockpot for up to 1 hour after cooking.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crockpot ham casserole, slow cooker potato casserole, ham and cheese casserole, easy crockpot dinner, comfort food, potato casserole
