The #1 BEST Potato Casserole EVER

Think of the most light, refreshing, food you know of. This is the opposite of that! This is The #1 BEST Potato Casserole EVER, with all it’s rich, hearty, creaminess, and down home comfort food goodness!

I learned how to make this dish from one of my aunts, when I was just a child. As an adult, I’ve learned to experiment with different herbs like marjoram and dill, both of which are good in this!

Family Favorite Easy Potato Ham Casserole

Shayla

My aunt taught me how to make this potato casserole when I was just a child, so I have fond memories around this dish. It is delectably rich, and a serious crowd pleaser! It's wonderful served with artisan sourdough bread or rolls fresh from the oven, and a light salad or steamed veggies. If you embibe you might enjoy this with a dark ale or porter.

As with all my recipes, feel free to adjust the flavors.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

• 2 lbs russet potatoes I don't recommend any potato other than russet, other kinds don't cook down well.
• ½ cup parmesan cheese
• 2 cups diced ham
• 4 cups milk you may need more or less
• ½ cup flour (gluten free works just fine)
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1 tbsp dried marjoram
• All purpose garlic seasoning or garlic salt

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350℉
• Wash & thinly slice the potatoes.
• Set a layer of potatoes in your dish/or dishes.
• Sprinkle about 1/3 of the ham over the potatoes.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, a teaspoon of marjoram, and a teaspoon of garlic or all purpose seasoning over the potatoes and ham.
• Repeat step 2 and 3 two more times.
• Use remaining ingredients for another casserole.
• Drizzle melted butter over the top of casseroles.
• Pour milk over the top after the last layers of casseroles. Make sure you use enough milk to almost (but not quite) cover the potatoes.
• Cover and bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
• Remove cover. Bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes, until golden and bubbly. You may need to let it go another 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let rest for 20 minutes. Serve!

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Notes

If you would like to make this dish in advance, you will need to partially cook it first. You can cook it for 40 minutes, cool, and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake completely. 

Keyword Potato