HAM & CHEESE POTATO CASSEROLE

Ham & Cheese Potato Casserole image

This recipe makes two cheesy, delicious casseroles. Have one tonight and put the other on ice for a future busy weeknight. It's like having money in the bank when things get hectic! -Kari Adams, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 casseroles (5 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (28 ounces each) frozen O'Brien potatoes
1 package (16 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, water and pepper until blended. Stir in potatoes, cheese and ham., Transfer to 2 greased 2-qt. baking dishes. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casseroles as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.