Best Blue Ribbon Ham Casserole Recipes

TOTALLY CUSTOMIZABLE TATER TOT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Prepare a 12-inch, oven-safe nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet: if using ham, SPAM, or onions and mushrooms, lightly spray pan with cooking oil. If using sausage, omit the oil.
• If using ham or SPAM, no pre-cooking is necessary. If using onions and mushrooms, sauté the vegetables until tender but not mushy; remove from heat. If using sausage, cook until browned and cooked through (about 5 to 7 minutes); remove from heat but do not drain.
• Spread meat or vegetables evenly across bottom of skillet.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt (omit salt if using ham or SPAM), black pepper, and garlic powder.
• Sprinkle the shredded cheese in an even layer on top of the meat or vegetables. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cheese.
• Starting at the outer edge, place frozen tater tots in a circle on top of the mixture. When that circle is complete, begin another row inside the first.
• Continue placing tater tots in concentric circles until you have reached the center of the casserole. You will not use the entire bag; reserve any extra for future use.
• Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes or until eggs have set.
• If desired, sprinkle with additional shredded cheese and return to oven until cheese melts (about 1 to 2 minutes).
• Remove from oven and allow to sit for about 2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with chopped green onions or chives. Cut into wedges and serve.

JENNIE'S HAM & CHEESY POTATOES CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Peel and slice the potatoes. Then set aside.
• 2. Shred the cheese and cube the ham.
• 3. Sauté the onion in a little butter; then set aside.
• 4. Make a roux in a medium saucepan over medium heat. (Or just use the sauté pan.) Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter, then sprinkle in the flour.
• 5. Whisk in the milk, stirring constantly, until the white sauce starts to thicken. Salt & pepper, to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
• 6. To assemble, butter a 3 qt. (or up to a 13 x 9") baking dish. Spread 1/3 of the white sauce over the bottom of the dish.
• 7. Layer 1/2 of the potatoes, 1/2 of the onions,1/2 of the ham, and 1/2 of the cheese.
• 8. Spoon over ½ of the remaining white sauce.
• 9. Repeat layers of the rest of the potatoes, onion, white sauce, and finish with ham and cheese on top.
• 10. Drizzle additional milk over the top of the prepared casserole. If the white sauce was barely thickened, just add ½ cup of milk. If the white sauce got more thickened while making it, add a little more milk, but no more than 1 cup or the casserole will be soupy. But if you like it that way... =^..^=
• 11. Bake uncovered at 350˚ F for about 45 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and the cheese is bubbling.
• 12. Serve immediately and stand back to avoid the stampede.

BAKED SCRAMBLED EGG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 250.
• 2. Grease 2-quart casserole.
• 3. In large skillet, melt butter.
• 4. Saute onions until crisp tender.
• 5. In large bowl, beat eggs; stir in half and half and ham.
• 6. Pour egg mixture into skillet with onions; mix well.
• 7. Cook over medium heat.
• 8. As mixture begins to set, gently lift cooked portions with spatula so that thin uncooked portions can flow to bottom.
• 9. Avoid constant stirring.
• 10. Cook until eggs are thickened throughout; spoon into prepared casserole dish.
• 11. Pour soup evenly over top.
• 12. Bake at 250 for 30 minutes; sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake 10-15 minutes longer.

CHEESY HAM & BACON BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. The evening before, gather and prep ingredients.
• 2. Spray a 13" x 9" baking dish with butter flavored cooking oil spray or grease with real butter.
• 3. Evenly distribute torn croissants and bread in baking dish.
• 4. Evenly distribute chopped ham, minced shallots, baby Swiss and Monterey Jack over bread; set aside.
• 5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 eggs and about 1/2 cup of the milk, until well blended; whisk in the salt; add remainder of milk in several stages, whisking well after each.
• 6. Slowly pour milk mixture all over the casserole.
• 7. Scatter small amount of extra-sharp cheddar over casserole. Lightly press down on the casserole with large spoon or impeccably clean hands (as Julia Child would say!) to help the bread soak up the liquid.
• 8. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil; place in refrigerator overnight.
• 9. The next day, approximately 1 1/4 hours before mealtime, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 10. Remove casserole from refrigerator; temporarily remove foil; scatter finely crumbled bacon over top.
• 11. Cover with foil; place casserole dish on a baking sheet; bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, remove foil, rotate baking sheet and bake, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes.
• 12. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then scatter chives over the top. Serve immediately. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

CREAMY CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray casserole dish with cooking oil spray or grease casserole dish with shortening.
• 2. Saute onion in butter.
• 3. Add 1/4 cup flour, salt, mustard, and pepper to onion and butter.
• 4. Gradually add milk/cream whisking to make a nice white sauce. Stir and cook until thick.
• 5. Add shredded cheese, potatoes and ham (if so desired). Stir all ingredients together. Add a bit more milk if needed. The potatoes will absorb some of the milk so you may need a little more.
• 6. Pour into greased casserole dish. Bake uncovered in oven for about 30 min. Then, spread more cheese on top and bake for 10-15 min longer before removing from oven.
• 7. ENJOY! These are very cheesy and rich, yummy.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F
• Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place diced rotisserie chicken into casserole dish.
• Add diced ham.
• Top with shredded Swiss Cheese
• In a small bowl combine cream of chicken soup and water. Pour over cheese.
• Sprinkle stuffing mix over cheese.
• Pour melted butter over stuffing mix.
• Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
• Remove from oven and serve immediately.