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Potato Ham Broccoli Cheese Casserole

This rich and cheesy Potato Ham Broccoli Cheese Casserole is always a crowd pleaser. In it, new potatoes, broccoli florets and smoky ham are all smothered in an easy cheese sauce then baked until the flavors marry. Serve it as a main dish or a side dish and it will be the star of your next potluck meal. This New Potato Ham and Broccoli Cheese Casserole is simple down home goodness on a plate.

New Potato Ham And Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Easy Potato Ham Broccoli Cheese Casserole Recipe

If your family loves one dish meals rest assured that this new potato, ham and broccoli casserole is easy to put together and it’s filling. This casserole would be a great option to serve at a family, church, or office gathering because the flavor combination is a crowd pleaser and it doubles as an entrée or cheesy side dish. I often say, food doesn’t have to be fancy to be good and this is a perfect example. How to make Potato Ham Broccoli Cheese Casserole: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Broccoli – Clean and separate the broccoli florets into small bite sized pieces. Blot the broccoli dry with a paper towel to remove any excess water.
  • New Potatoes – Cube the red potatoes into bite sized pieces leaving the peel intact.
  • Melt Cheese – For the Velveeta, melt in a microwave safe bowl with 1/2 of the evaporated milk until smooth.
  • Sauce – Whisk together the remaining evaporated milk, melted butter, broccoli cheese soup, buttermilk Ranch dressing mix, Dijon mustard. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Add Velveeta mixture, mix well.
  • Mix-ins- To the bowl add diced potato, cubed ham, broccoli florets, green onions and cheddar cheese.Mix until all of the ingredients are evenly coated then pour into the baking dish.
  • Bake – Bake in a preheated 375°F oven per the recipe. Toward the end of baking, stir and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheddar cheese and French fried onions and continue to bake until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken before serving garnished with parsley.
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How to Make the Best Potato Ham Broccoli Cheese Casserole Recipe

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Potato Ham and Broccoli Cheese Recipe: Red skinned potatoes, diced ham, broccoli florets, butter, evaporated milk, can of broccoli cheese soup, Velveeta cheese, Dijon, dry buttermilk Ranch dressing mix, black pepper, salt, green onions, shredded cheddar cheese and French fried onions for the top.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: A 13 x 9 inch baking dish, sharp knife and cutting board, cheese grater, measuring cups and spoons, a large bowl, whisk and rubber spatula or spoon.
  • The potatoes and broccoli are not cooked prior to adding to the remaining ingredients. In light of this the baking time is extended. Test the potatoes with a tip of a knife baking until they’re tender and fully cooked.
  • Most of the seasoning in this dish is in the buttermilk Ranch dressing mix. You may still need to add salt and black pepper to your personal taste. If you’d like to add heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the cheese sauce ingredients.
  • You can store leftover Potato Ham Broccoli Cheese Casserole chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in single servings in the microwave.
  • You can also freeze after baking for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes or just until fully heated through.
New Potato Ham And Broccoli Cheese Casserole

More Broccoli Recipes to Make

This classic combo of broccoli and cheese is always a welcome sight on the table regardless of the occasion. It’s no surprise that Panera’s broccoli cheese soup is so popular with patrons. More broccoli recipes you may also like to make:

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Potato Ham Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Stand time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: broccoli-cheese-casserole, new-potato-ham-broccoli-cheese-casserole, potato-casserole
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 610kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs red skinned potatoes cut into bite size cubes
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 lb cubed ham
  • 1 16 oz block 2% Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk divided use
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 10 3/4 oz can broccoli cheese soup
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 0.4 oz package buttermilk Ranch dressing mix i.e. Hidden Valley
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 medium chopped green onions
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided use
  • 1 cup crushed french fried onions
  • 2 Tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Clean and separate the broccoli florets into small bite sized pieces. Blot the broccoli dry with a paper towel to remove any excess water.
  • Cube the red potatoes into bite sized pieces leaving the peel intact.
  • For the Velveeta, melt in a microwave safe bowl with 1/2 of the evaporated milk until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining evaporated milk, melted butter, broccoli cheese soup, buttermilk Ranch dressing mix, Dijon mustard. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Add Velveeta mixture, mix well.
  • To the bowl add diced potato, ham, broccoli florets, green onions and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Mix until all of the ingredients are evenly coated. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 55 minutes.
  • Remove the from the oven, stir and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheddar cheese and French fried onions.
  • Return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes on the counter to allow the sauce to thicken before serving garnished with parsley.

Notes

Most of the seasoning in this dish is in the buttermilk dressing mix. You may still need to add salt and black pepper to your taste. If you’d like to add heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the sauce base.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 2478mg | Potassium: 956mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 953IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 2mg
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10 Comments

    1. You could likely freeze this after it’s fully cooked but not before. The potatoes are raw so I wouldn’t recommend freezing without baking first.

      1. Would love to try some of your recipes but some ingredients not available in Uk ie soup

        and cheese sauce

      2. That can be a challenge. My guess is, you may have similar items that could be adapted. Thanks so much for visiting!

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