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Ham and Potatoes au Gratin 2 Ways

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This classic, cheesy potato bake becomes a crowd pleasing main dish when you stir in ham and roasted red peppers.

The potato slices give the dish a texture that is firmer than the diced or mashed potatoes. I use a box mix more often that not. But for a holiday gathering I boil my potatoes and slice them.

This classic, cheesy potato bake becomes a crowd-pleasing main dish when you stir in ham and roasted red peppers.

Ham and Potatoes au Gratin 2 Ways

I am always reminded of my mom when served with a green veggie.

I never liked this casserole as a kid. Maybe

I was being obstinate. In those days I didn’t much like anything but peanut butter and jelly.

As I started to get out on my own and sample different foods I started to appreciate casseroles.

Being a cheese and potatoes girl, this one immediately caught my eye.

these are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray, per taste
  • 2 cups cubed cooked ham, (about 10 ounces)
  • 2 4.9 ounce packages dry au gratin potato mix
  • 1/4 cup roasted red sweet pepper, drained and chopped
  • 3 cups water
  • 10-3/4 ounce can condensed cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 bunch Fresh snipped chives, optional

these are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

Oven Method:

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Lightly coat the inside of a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In the prepared dish, combine ham, potato mix with contents of seasoning packets, and roasted pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, gradually stir the water into soup.
  • Pour over mixture in dish.
  • Cook at 350F for 35-40 minutes.  If desired, garnish each serving with chives.

Crock Pot Method:

  • Lightly coat the inside of a 3½- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In the prepared cooker, combine ham, potato mix with contents of seasoning packets, and roasted pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, gradually stir the water into soup. Pour over mixture in cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3½ to 4 hours. If desired, garnish each serving with chives.

I prefer to use fresh potatoes instead of the dry this recipe calls for.

Here I cut them in slices but cubes work very well also. Both options allows for plenty of cheese to grab those potatoes.

The ham can easily be substituted with chicken or turkey.

And if you don’t eat meats extra veggies like spinach or kale can be added instead.

In addition to the cheese soup I like to add colby jack or swiss or a combination of any hard cheeses you may prefer.

You are probably asking me why all these changes aren’t just a part of my recipe?

It is because the basic recipe appears below.

Any changes you want to make to suit your needs can be used.

I have tried to present a few of my own to get your creative juices flowing.

No matter how you dress it up, this Ham and Potatoes au Gratin will be a welcome addition to your meal.

This classic, cheesy potato bake becomes a crowd-pleasing main dish when you stir in ham and roasted red peppers.

Ham and Potatoes au Gratin 2 Ways

This classic, cheesy potato bake becomes a crowd-pleasing main dish when you stir in ham and roasted red peppers.
4.85 from 19 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: au gratin, ham
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Adjust Servings: 6
Calories: 421kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray, per taste
  • 2 cups cubed cooked ham, (about 10 ounces)
  • 2 4.9 ounce packages dry au gratin potato mix
  • 1/4 cup roasted red sweet pepper, drained and chopped
  • 3 cups water
  • 10-3/4 ounce can condensed cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 bunch Fresh snipped chives, optional

Instructions

Oven Method:

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Lightly coat the inside of a 3 1/2- or 4-quart dish with cooking spray.
  • In the prepared dish, combine ham, potato mix with contents of seasoning packets, and roasted pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, gradually stir the water into soup.
  • Pour over mixture in dish.
  • Cook at 350F for 35-40 minutes.  If desired, garnish each serving with chives.

Crock Pot Method:

  • Lightly coat the inside of a 3½- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In the prepared cooker, combine ham, potato mix with contents of seasoning packets, and roasted pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, gradually stir the water into soup. Pour over mixture in cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3½ to 4 hours. If desired, garnish each serving with chives.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1(252 grams) | Calories: 421kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 19g (6%) | Protein: 20g (40%) | Fat: 30g (46%) | Saturated Fat: 18g (90%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 101mg (34%) | Sodium: 1325mg (55%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 1.5g (6%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  3. blankMiz Helen says

    Marilyn,
    Your Ham and Potatoes Au Gratin will be a delicious dish for a holiday meal! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  4. blankRobin says

    This is a great way to use up our leftover ham! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at the Creative Muster. Looking forward to seeing what you’ll be sharing next week. Pinned!
    Robin 🦃

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  5. blankDonna Parker says

    Marilyn, you need to stop giving me these kind of recipes (never ever stop). 🙂
    Yum is not a strong enough word (is that too cheesy? Hammy?) lol 😉
    Dropped by from #BloggersPitStop today but couldn’t stop coming here if I tried.
    Wishing all the best today and every single day. 🙂 xox

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  12. blankLisa/Syncopated Mama says

    I usually do okay with the fact that we don’t have meat around our house (not vegetarian, budget just doesn’t allow for much meat), but gosh, now I really wish we had some of the piggy variety so I could make this! Thanks for sharing it at #FridayFrivolity this week!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      I love how simple this recipe is. I only make it ast the holday but I really need to rotate it into my menu more often! Glad it appeals to you April. Have a blessed week!

      Reply

  20. blankDean says

    Potatoes au gratin is one of my favorites!!! When my parents made it for dinner when I was a younger, I was the happiest kid. 🙂
    Sadly, not everyone here shares the same love of potatoes au gratin as I do.
    Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us at #MMBH, I’m going to give it a try and maybe, just maybe, I’ll spark a new love affair with these yummy potatoes. 🙂
    XO

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Thank you Dean. I am glad to see you around more. Blogging for me ebbs and flows but I seemto need the break to pay attention to what really matters. Thanks for the kind words. I hope you get to enjoy these potatoes. They are worth it!! Have a blessed and fun week.

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  21. blankLaurie says

    Marilyn, I will be saving this recipe for around the holidays. Always so nice to have a yummy ham recipe to use up some of those leftovers! Thanks for sharing. Pinned 🙂

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  23. blankMiz Helen says

    What a great idea, I have never used one of those box potato mixes but this looks really good. Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
    Miz Helen

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Thank you Karen. Traffic Jam is one of my favorite linkups. If you get a chance to sample this pleasee let me know how it turns out! Enjoy a fun and blessed week!

      Reply

    • blankMarilyn says

      Glad you found me Candy. Welcome to my kitchen! I too just love a one pan, “dump and go” recipe especially on a busy day. Thanks for visiting. I hope you come again. Enjoy a fun and blessed week!

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  34. blankMarie says

    This looks Incredible! Omgosh! What a perfect side dish for a family dinner or to take to a pitch-in. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Merry Monday this week!

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  35. blankGentle Joy Photography says

    This looks great… it may be time to cook a ham again and make some great dishes w/ the leftovers. 🙂

    Reply

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