CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES & HAM

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes & Ham image

Hearty, rich and creamy, this satisfying dish is the definition of comfort food. This recipe makes two 13x9-inch casseroles, so it's perfect for a crowd. -Salina Bontrager, Kalona, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups sour cream
2/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
6-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1 package (16 ounces) Velveeta, cubed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix first 5 ingredients. Stir in potatoes, ham and cheese. Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes., Bake, covered, 1 hour. Uncover and bake until potatoes are tender, 45-55 minutes longer. , Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casseroles as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 28g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 1664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.