Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, halved and sliced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 cups shredded Cheddar, divided
  • 4 cups fresh small broccoli florets
  • 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh chives

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Place potatoes, onion and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high until potatoes are almost tender, 8-10 minutes; drain.

  2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and seasonings; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk. Boil mixture, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thick, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 3 cups cheese until melted. Remove from heat.

  3. Layer potato mixture, broccoli and ham in a greased 13×9-in baking dish. Top with sauce and remaining cheese.

  4. Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until potatoes are tender, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with chives; let stand 10 minutes.

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