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Creamy Ham, Pea, & Potato Casserole

A Fantastic Ham, Potato, and Pea casserole in a creamy white sauce. Perfect for using up that leftover Holiday Ham! Pure Comfort food!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 754 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
  • 10 large potatoes peeled and sliced, keep in a bowl of water to prevent browning, drain before using.
  • 10 slices of left over ham or 3 cups diced Ham
  • 1 can sweet peas drained
  • Paprika for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter. Using a whisk, add 1/2 cup of flour and whisk briskly to create a thick paste.
  • Slowly add in 2 1/2 cups of milk, whisking continually, until thick and creamy. If sauce is too thick add in more milk until the creamy consistency of gravy.
  • Add in 1/2 tsp. of salt and 1/2 tsp, coarse black pepper.
  • Spray a deep, 4 quart, baking dish, with cooking spray.
  • Place 1/3 of the sliced, drained potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish. Place 1/2 the ham slices or 1 1/2 cups of diced ham on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle half the can of drained peas over the ham.
  • Pour 1/3 of the white cream sauce over the top of the layers.
  • Repeat the layers again. 1/3 of sliced potatoes, other half of the ham, other half of the can of peas. 1/3 of the cream sauce.
  • Top with last layer of potatoes and cream sauce. Ending with cream sauce.
  • Sprinkle with Paprika.
  • Cover and bake in a 350°F oven for one hour. Remove cover and brown for 10 minutes.
  • Serve Immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 754kcalCarbohydrates: 124gProtein: 36gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 1127mgFiber: 13gSugar: 8g
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