Ham and Cheese Casserole with Crunchy Topping

Creamy and comforting, this Ham and Cheese Casserole with Crunchy Topping combines leftover ham, peas, and sharp cheddar with a crispy potato topping for a hearty baked dish.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Ham and Cheese Casserole with Crunchy Topping

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings people

Calories 585kcal

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons For accurate measuring of ingredients.
mixing bowls To combine the necessary ingredients.
baking dish 11x7 To bake the casserole.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
cooking spray
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, scallions, and lemon juice. Stir in the ham, celery, peas, water chestnuts, almonds, pimentos, and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish (11x7) and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tbsps. scallions, white and green part, more for garnish, 2 tbsps. fresh lemon juice, 3 cups cubed ham -1/2" pieces *, 1 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup frozen peas, 8 oz. sliced water chestnuts, drained, 1/2 cup slivered almonds, 2 tbsps. chopped pimentos, 1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper, 1-1/2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with shoestring potatoes before serving.
1 cup shoestring potatoes (such as Pik-Nik brand)

Notes

*Ham: Spend the time to cube the ham into small, bite-sized pieces. It really make a difference and improves the overall final texture of the dish.

Baking Dish: I used a round stoneware baker that’s about 2 inches deep and 9.5 inches wide. Any shallow casserole dish will work—something like an 11x7 is a good option. A 9x13 is a bit too large unless you’re doubling the recipe.

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