INSTANT MASHED POTATO, HAM AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

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Oh my gosh, this is the cheapest, quickest and tastiest main dish ever. We have this at least once a week. I like to brown my ham in butter before adding to casserole. It just makes the ham a little crisp. You will not be disappointed.

Provided by Parkers Mom

Categories     Ham

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
5 teaspoons butter
1 1/4 cups milk
3 1/3 cups instant potato flakes
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1 lb shredded virginia baked deli ham
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine water, salt, butter, garlic powder and parsley flakes and heat to a boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add cold milk.
  • Stir instant potato flakes gently and stir until smooth.
  • Pour instant potatoes into well greased casserole dish.
  • Top potatoes with Virginia Baked Deli Ham (I like to brown my ham in butter in a skillet before adding to casserole; just makes ham crisp. I only do this if I have time. Just as good without browning the ham -- ).
  • Top Ham with shredded cheese.
  • Broil 4-6 inches from heat for 60 seconds or until golden brown.

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