The Nextday Casserole got its name from the tradition of making it the day after a ham dinner. A great and tasty way to use leftover ham. You may also substitute chicken or turkey.
Quick and easy to make, it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
- 7 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups 2% or whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°.
- Bring the potatoes, carrot, celery, and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- In a large skillet, saute ham, green pepper, and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Add the potato mixture.
- Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
- In a large saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted.
- Pour over ham mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
- Bake until heated through, 25-35 minutes.
