Creamy Potato Casserole

Gruyere cheese brings a nutty, earthy flavor to this rich and creamy ham and potato casserole recipe.


Creamy Potato Casserole

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Servings: Serves 6.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 medium
    onion, chopped
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  • 2 Tbsp.
    butter
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  • 2 Tbsp.
    all-purpose flour
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  • 2 Tbsp.
    Dijon-style mustard
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  • 1-3/4 cups
    milk
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  • 1/2 of an 8-oz. pkg.
    reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchtel), cut up
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  • 1 cup
    Gruyere cheese, shredded (4 oz.)
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  • 1 Tbsp.
    snipped fresh chives or green onions
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  • 1-1/2 lb.
    Yukon gold or round red potatoes, cut in thin wedges
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  • 8 oz.
    sliced cooked Black Forest ham or country ham, coarsely chopped
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  • 1/2 cup
    coarsely crushed bagel chips
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  •  
    Thyme and/or Italian parsley leaves
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart rectangular baking dish; set aside.
2.
For sauce, in medium saucepan cook onion in hot butter over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender; stirring occasionally. Stir in flour and mustard. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in Neufchtel cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the Gruyere cheese until cheese is melted. Stir in chives.
3.
In bowl combine potatoes, ham, and sauce; toss gently to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
4.
Bake, covered, 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Uncover; stir carefully. Sprinkle with crushed chips and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand, 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with herbs. Serves 6.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 381, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 846 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Total Sugar 6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 23%, Calcium 32%, Iron 9%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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