HAM AND POTATO CASSEROLE (EASY AND ECONOMICAL!)

Ham and Potato Casserole (Easy and Economical!) image

Another old family recipe, handed down mother to daughter. I assume it is Irish, because it was from that side of the family, and it also makes a LOT! Fortunately, it is excellent reheated (and better the next day, too!) My mother always made this with leftover holiday ham, which makes it even more economical. Can be baked in the oven (very slow!) or cooked on the stovetop (my preferred choice).

Provided by ckurtz

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup milk
5 pounds white potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 (12 ounce) can lite luncheon meat (such as Spam®), cut into 1/2-inch chunks
½ cup margarine, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons salt, or more to taste

Steps:

Grease a heavy pot or Dutch oven.
Layer about 1/3 of the potatoes into the bottom of the prepared pot.
Spread 1/2 of the luncheon meat on top.
Sprinkle with about 1/2 of the margarine and about 1/3 of the salt. Repeat the steps once more, then layer the remaining potatoes and margarine on top. Season with salt.
Pour milk over potato mixture and cover.
Heat pot over medium-high heat until milk begins to bubble, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1875.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g