Cheesy Ham and Potato Bake
Cheesy Ham and Potato Bake layers tender potato cubes, sweet carrots, and savory ham under a creamy Cheddar sauce with a buttery breadcrumb crust. Each bite balances mellow cheese richness with gentle pepper and onion notes, making it a comforting choice for weeknight dinners or a cozy potluck side. Serve hot when you want something warm, hearty, and satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Ham and Potato Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place the potatoes, celery, and carrot in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
- 3
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the ham, green bell pepper, and onion until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the ham mixture to the baking dish and combine with the potatoes.
- 4
Melt the remaining 1/4 cup butter in a clean skillet; cook and stir the flour in the melted butter until smooth, about 3 minutes. Gradually stir in the milk and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Pour the cheese mixture over the ham and potatoes. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 305.67 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 17.56 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 24.69 g 9%
- Total Fat 14.93 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 8.38 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 66.94 mg High 22%
- Sodium 1065.81 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 2.95 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 8.47 g --
- Added Sugars 3.98 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 226.45 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 0.74 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 198.25 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 21.8 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.31 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Ham and Potato Bake is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Butter. Each serving provides about 305.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Ham and Potato Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Carrot. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Ham and Potato Bake?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 305.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Ham and Potato Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cheesy Ham and Potato Bake healthy?
- Cheesy Ham and Potato Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 305.67 calories and 17.56 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1065.81 mg (46% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 8.38 g (42% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.98 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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