Chase away the chills with this hearty casserole dinner that goes from the oven to the table in no time at all! Ham, potatoes, and peas are cooked in a creamy, cheesy sauce and then baked to bubbly perfection!
Ingredients :
Sauce
3 tablespoons butter
3 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 small onion diced
¾ cup milk
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Other
3 pounds potatoes peeled and diced
2 cups diced ham
2 cups frozen peas defrosted
1 ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or to taste
Directions :
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Over medium heat, melt butter in a saucepan. Add onion and stir until softened, about 4 minutes. Add flour and cook an additional 2 while stirring.
Pour in chicken broth and milk gradually. Whisk over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Place ½ of the potatoes in a 3 qt pan. Sprinkle with ham and peas. Top with remaining potatoes. Pour sauce over top.
Cover with foil and bake 45-50 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Remove foil (carefully, it will steam), top with remaining cheese, and bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are soft and cheese is lightly browned.
