Description
This Crockpot Ham and Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort meal perfect for busy weeknights. Combining tender diced potatoes, savory cooked ham, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese, this hearty casserole slowly cooks to perfection in your crockpot. The layers meld together into a rich and satisfying dish with minimal prep and no babysitting required—simply layer, pour, and let the slow cooker do the work. Ideal for those craving a warm, cozy meal that tastes like it took all day to make, but with effortless cooking steps.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups potatoes, diced (About 4 medium potatoes)
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 medium onion, diced
Seasonings
- 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 to get everything ready for layering.
- 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 to form the first layer.
- Add Ham, Onion, and Cheese: Sprinkle half of the diced ham, then half of the diced onion, followed by half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes.
- Repeat Layers: Add the remaining potatoes, ham, onion, and cheese over the first layers to build the casserole.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the soup and milk mixture evenly over the layered ingredients to ensure thorough flavor and moisture.
- Season: Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional paprika evenly over the top layer for added taste and aroma.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low for about 6 hours, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the casserole hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For best texture, use starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Gold.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like diced carrots or peas for variety.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery for different flavor profiles.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the microwave or oven.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes with the seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crockpot ham casserole, potato casserole, slow cooker dinner, comfort food, easy crockpot meals, ham and potatoes
