Ham and Potato Casserole (Easy and Economical)

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

Another old family recipe, handed down mother to daughter. I assume it is Irish, because it was from that side of the family, and it also makes a LOT! Fortunately, it is excellent reheated (and better the next day, too!) My mother always made this with leftover holiday ham, which makes it even more economical. Can be baked in the oven (very slow!) or cooked on the stovetop (my preferred choice).

Ham and Potato Casserole Easy and Economical

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Ham and Potato Casserole (Easy and Economical)

Ingredients

1 cup milk

5 pounds white potatoes

peeled and sliced

1 (12 ounce) can lite luncheon meat (such as Spam®)

cut into 1/2-inch chunks

½ cup margarine

cut into pieces

2 tablespoons salt

or more to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Grease a heavy pot or Dutch oven.

Step 2

Layer about 1/3 of the potatoes into the bottom of the prepared pot.

Step 3

Spread 1/2 of the luncheon meat on top.

Step 4

Sprinkle with about 1/2 of the margarine and about 1/3 of the salt. Repeat the steps once more then layer the remaining potatoes and margarine on top. Season with salt.

Step 5

Pour milk over potato mixture and cover.

Step 6

Heat pot over medium-high heat until milk begins to bubble then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until potatoes are tender about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Ham and Potato Casserole (Easy and Economical)

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 332.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.7g 21%

Carbohydrates: 41.4g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 14.4g 22%

Saturated Fat: 3.5g 17%

Cholesterol: 27.5mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 448.8IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.8mg 29%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 43%

Vitamin C: 57.9mg 97%

Folate: 38.7mcg 10%

Calcium: 73.3mg 7%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 61.4mg 22%

Potassium: 1154.1mg 32%

Sodium: 1875.1mg 75%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 129.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.