Cheesy Ham ‘n’ Hash Browns Casserole π§π₯π₯
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Description:
This Cheesy Ham ‘n’ Hash Browns Casserole is a delightful and easy dish, perfect for utilizing leftover ham in a creative and delicious way. You can customize it with your favorite spices to suit your taste buds. Whether served for dinner alongside a fresh salad or as the star of your brunch spread, this casserole is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons margarine
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 1 package (about 2 cups) frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1 package (about 10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 345.9
- Fat: 20.3g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 62.5mg
- Sodium: 276.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2.4g
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Protein: 19.8g
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Melt the margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour until well combined.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble.
- Continue cooking and stirring for about 1 minute more until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Dijon-style mustard until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Set aside.
- Layer half of the diced ham in the bottom of an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish.
- Top the ham with half of the frozen hash brown potatoes.
- Pour half of the cheese sauce evenly over the potatoes.
- Spread the frozen chopped spinach on top of the cheese layer.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ham, potatoes, and cheese sauce.
- Bake the casserole, uncovered, in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Cheesy Ham ‘n’ Hash Browns Casserole!
This versatile dish is a comforting blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your cravings for a hearty meal. Feel free to get creative with additional toppings or seasonings to make it your own!
