Creamy Potato Casserole
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

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


Creamy Potato Casserole


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Servings: Serves 6.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  medium  onion, choppedOn Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  butterOn Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  Dijon-style mustardOn Sale
  • 1-3/4  cups  milkOn Sale
  • 1/2  of an 8-oz. pkg.  reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchtel), cut upOn Sale
  • 1  cup  Gruyere cheese, shredded (4 oz.)On Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  snipped fresh chives or green onionsOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  lb.  Yukon gold or round red potatoes, cut in thin wedgesOn Sale
  • 8  oz.  sliced cooked Black Forest ham or country ham, coarsely choppedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  coarsely crushed bagel chipsOn Sale
  •     Thyme and/or Italian parsley leavesOn Sale
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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.
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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
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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How to Make Potato Casserole
If you're trying hard to stick to your grocery budget, consider learning how to make potato casserole. This cost efficient dish can be a main course on its own when paired with a green salad (add some leftover ham into the recipe if you want more protein!), or makes a versatile side dish that complements almost any entree.

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