Description
This Crockpot Ham and Potato Casserole is a comforting and hearty meal perfect for midweek dinners. Tender potatoes layered with diced ham, onion, and cheddar cheese, all cooked slowly in a creamy mushroom soup mixture in the crockpot. The slow cooking method allows flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a flavorful, cheesy dish that satisfies the whole family with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups potatoes, diced (About 4 medium potatoes)
- 1 medium onion, diced
Meat and Dairy
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
Pantry Items & Seasonings
- 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 the ingredients: Dice the potatoes and cooked ham, and chop the onion into small pieces to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution throughout the casserole.
- Mix soup and milk: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and milk, stirring until smooth to create a creamy base for the casserole.
- Layer first half: In the crockpot, layer half of the diced potatoes evenly as the bottom 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, spreading them evenly.
- Repeat layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining potatoes, ham, onion, and cheese to build the casserole.
- Pour soup mixture: Pour the soup and milk mixture evenly over the top of the layered ingredients, allowing it to seep through the layers.
- Season: Sprinkle the top layer with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika if using, to add depth of flavor and a subtle kick.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for about 6 hours, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Once cooked, check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Serve the casserole hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- This recipe is very flexible—feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition.
- Using cooked leftover ham reduces prep time and enhances flavor.
- If you prefer a thicker casserole, you can reduce the milk to 3/4 cup or add a bit more cheese.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and cheese with plant-based alternatives and use a dairy-free cream of mushroom soup.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crockpot casserole, ham and potato casserole, slow cooker dinner, comfort food, cheesy casserole, easy crockpot recipe
