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ham and mashed potato casserole

Underground Ham Casserole (Amish ham and potato recipe)

Underground Ham Casserole is a tasty main dish recipe of mashed potatoes with ham and gravy on the bottom.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Amish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium potatoes
  • 3/4 c. sour cream
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 1/2 c. cubed ham
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/3 c. onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. brown butter

Instructions
 

  • Peel, slice, and cook potatoes in water until soft (takes about 25 minutes).
    6 medium potatoes
  • Drain the potatoes and mash. Add the sour cream, milk, and seasonings.
    3/4 c. sour cream, 1/2 c. milk, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • Melt the butter in a skillet. Add chopped onions and fry for a few minutes. Add the cubed ham and worcestershire sauce. Mix and cook for a couple of minutes.
    2 1/2 c. cubed ham, 2 Tbsp. butter, 1/3 c. onion (finely chopped), 1 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce
  • In a small saucepan, heat the milk, mushroom soup, and cheese.
    1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 c. milk, 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
  • Cook the 2 Tbsp. of butter until lightly browned.
    2 Tbsp. brown butter
  • Pour the ham mixture into the bottom of a deep dish 8x8" baking pan or a roaster.
  • Spread the mushroom soup mixture over the top of the ham.
  • Drop the mashed potatoes, by large spoonfuls, over the top and carefully spread to cover the gravy.
  • Drizzle the browned butter over the top of the mashed potatoes.
  • Bake uncovered, at 300°, for about 30 minutes or until heated through. (If you make this dish ahead and chill it, you will need to bake it for about an hour at 275°.)

Notes

If using leftover mashed potatoes, it takes about 5 cups.
This recipe is versatile. You can add more ham, as desired. Or sprinkle the top with fried bacon crumbles, parsley, etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 36gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 2199mgPotassium: 1135mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 875IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 394mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Amish ham casserole, Mashed potato and ham casserole, Underground ham casserole
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