Dinner for 14
Ham And Potato Casserole
Thin potatoes and ham bake in seasoned cream sauce under melted cheddar until tender and bubbling.
Typical price
$4.53for 4 servings
$1.13 per serving$4.53 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 135 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 14servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersHolidayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.65Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 4.5 lb | $4.46Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.99Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.85 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow onion
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 4 1/2 lb russet potatoes
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 lb ham
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
- Whisk the flour, cream, milk, salt, Cajun seasoning, pepper, nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme in a saucepan.
- Cook the sauce over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Layer the sliced potatoes, onion, and ham in the baking dish, then pour the sauce over them.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 75 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheddar over the casserole, and bake for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the cheese bubbles.
- Rest the casserole for 10 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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