October 23, 2018

Cheesy Ham and Potato Bacon Casserole [+ Video]

Name: Cheesy Ham and Potato Bacon Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 6 Red Potatoes, chopped; 1/3 cup chopped onion, fine; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups cooked ham, chopped; 1 1/2 cups broccoli, chopped and steamed; 4 ounces neufchatel or light cream cheese, cubed; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 4 slices of bacon, cooked

by Sweet Basil — 95 Comments »

This cheesy ham and potato bacon casserole is a long time favorite that I cannot wait to pass down to your family. Plus it helps use up leftovers! win!

It’s the most ridiculously easy casserole you’ll ever make and yet we looooove it. In fact, I even posted about this cheesy ham and potato bacon casserole on instagram and everyone was commenting or even emailing/texting me for the recipe.

A perfect dish for these chilly months or even better to save for when you need to use up holiday leftovers like hame, broccoli and new potatoes.

We all need something warm, easy, delicious and that uses leftovers at this time of year and trust me, this is it. And don’t worry, if you’re vegetarian you can easily add more veggies and skip the meat. I think this will even be loved as much as our busy day casserole that has gone so crazy with our readers.

Leftover Ham Recipes

I never know what to do with leftover ham, but my mom always made this casserole after the holiday as a way to use up everything she had sitting around. I believe it’s actually a recipe that she grew up with.

It uses the leftover ham, the potatoes because we always buy too many (we prefer red or golden potatoes because they are a little more creamy in taste and texture but a russet is fine too) broccoli because I swear that stuff is always chillin’ in the fridge and a little cream cheese from the leftover desserts.

Plus add some cheese and bacon and things just got all kinds of awesome.

I think one of the best things about this casserole is that although you have some chopping, and a little frying from the bacon, there really isn’t much else to do. It’s also really easy to let your kids help grate the cheese or chop the cream cheese and you know we are such big fans of that.

Cheesy Ham and Potato Bacon Casserole

Our cheesy ham and potato bacon casserole can be prepared up to a day ahead of time and then baked when you’re ready to get dinner on the table. Just cover it with foil or plastic wrap and store it in the fridge until you bake it. It’s also a great meal to deliver to someone who needs a little help with a new baby or sick family. So if you’re looking for a meal idea for a new baby, this is it!

And now I think I’ll go finish off the leftovers to this deliciousness.

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Yield: 4-6 servings

Cheesy Ham and Potato Bacon Casserole

Ham leftovers are turned into a simple cheesy ham and potato bacon casserole with broccoli and cream cheese!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

6 Red Potatoes, chopped
1/3 cup chopped onion, fine
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups cooked ham, chopped
1 1/2 cups broccoli, chopped and steamed
4 ounces neufchatel or light cream cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
4 slices of bacon, cooked

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8x9" baking pan.
Fill a pot with water and heat over medium heat.
Add the potatoes and boil until tender when pierced with a knife, about 8 minutes. SEE NOTE
Drain the potatoes and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, add the butter and once it begins to melt add the onion.
Saute until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Dump the onion and butter into the pot with the potatoes and add the broccoli, ham and cream cheese.
Stir to combine, not worrying about spreading the cream cheese as it should be left in clumps and dump into the baking dish.
Top with cheese and bake at 350 for 25 to 35 minutes or until heated through.
Top with bacon the last minute and serve!

Notes

it's key that you cook the potatoes until tender during this step or they will still be too raw even with baking for the dish to be enjoyable.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4-6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 900 Total Fat: 38g Saturated Fat: 19g Trans Fat: 1g Unsaturated Fat: 15g Cholesterol: 132mg Sodium: 1482mg Carbohydrates: 100g Fiber: 11g Sugar: 10g Protein: 40g

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posted by Sweet Basil on October 23, 2018 — 95 Comments »

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95 comments on “Cheesy Ham and Potato Bacon Casserole [+ Video]”

Bobbie — April 20, 2019 @ 10:18 pm Reply
What size red potatoes? I have a bag of small red potatoes, weight 1.5 lbs. Would this be the equivalent?
- Sweet Basil — April 22, 2019 @ 10:57 am Reply
  Yes that should work great!
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Jules Lasater — January 29, 2019 @ 8:11 pm Reply
This is super delicious and easy to make!!
- Sweet Basil — January 30, 2019 @ 1:21 pm Reply
  Thank you! We sure love it!
Elaine Cervini — January 6, 2019 @ 10:08 am Reply
Rave reviews all around. I made this hearty casserole for my daughter and her husband one week after she gave birth. Served it with spiced peaches, and they couldn’t say enough good things about it. I doubled the recipe, so my husband and I enjoyed the goodness too.
- Sweet Basil — January 8, 2019 @ 12:35 pm Reply
  Hurray! This is the perfect meal to take someone who has just had a baby! So glad it was a hit for you and your family!
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Kaye — November 13, 2018 @ 6:22 am Reply
I can’t find the recipe. i only see the video. Thank you!
- Sweet Basil — November 13, 2018 @ 12:39 pm Reply
  The recipe is down at the bottom of the post. Here’s a direct link to it: https://ohsweetbasil.com/cheesy-ham-and-potato-bacon-casserole/print/
2pots2cook — October 23, 2018 @ 10:13 pm Reply
Top of the pops definitely !
- Sweet Basil — October 24, 2018 @ 1:53 pm Reply
  Thanks!
Emma — October 23, 2018 @ 10:58 am Reply
Once again thanks for giving me a great family dinner idea!!!! These are ingredients that I always have on hand and am always looking at ways to “hide” those veggies. Was wondering that seeing as I have a last batch of kale growing in the garden before winter hits, could I sun that for broccoli?
- Sweet Basil — October 23, 2018 @ 2:30 pm Reply
  Absolutely and that would be sooooo tasty! I’ll have to try that variation myself! Thank you for your kind words! We would love to hear what you think after you try it!
Michelle Edwards — October 9, 2018 @ 9:36 am Reply
Tried this today and my family loved it. As I live in Malta I used the local soft goats cheese instead of cream cheese. Will do again.
- Sweet Basil — October 9, 2018 @ 12:48 pm Reply
  Yum that sounds delicious! We are so glad it was a hit for you and your family!
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Hannah — January 16, 2018 @ 9:29 am Reply
Was trying to find a last minute recipe that incorporated bacon and ham, and happened upon this one. WOW!! so so so good! My husband couldn’t stop eating it. Definitely a keeper!
- Sweet Basil — January 16, 2018 @ 3:40 pm Reply
  YAY!!! My mom will be so thrilled!
Holly M. — December 29, 2016 @ 2:54 pm Reply
My husband loved this recipe. I prefer to roast my potatoes instead of boil them, and I think it turned out fine that way. It was very quick and easy to make! I will be making it again.
Shylah — December 20, 2016 @ 3:13 pm Reply
hi there! what about adding eggs, maybe at the base for a breakfast? Thoughts or suggestions?
- Sweet Basil — December 20, 2016 @ 3:17 pm Reply
  Shylah,
  Oh my goodness, that’s a wonderful idea!! Just whisk them up, pour it over and bake just like a breakfast casserole.
  - Shylah — December 20, 2016 @ 3:36 pm
    yay! i will be making this for christmas 🙂
  - Sweet Basil — December 20, 2016 @ 9:43 pm
    Enjoy!
Sarah — June 6, 2016 @ 4:36 pm Reply
So when I pulled the foil off this at the table tonight my 3 boys, husband included made faces, and comments (broccoli!? What!?), not of the complimentary variety. My 5 year old asked a blessing on the food that it would please, please taste good. Well, his prayer was answered. They all went on and on about how good it was, went back for seconds and thirds, etc. I loved it. Tasted like a super yummy, creamy loaded baked potato with the broccoli as the best part. Definitely a keeper!
- Sweet Basil — June 13, 2016 @ 10:08 am Reply
  HAHA!! I love when kids bless the food to taste good. I always smirk a little. Thank you for coming back to comment!
Jackie — April 11, 2016 @ 12:05 pm Reply
I made this yesterday, and it is by far one of the best casseroles I’ve ever had. I wasn’t sure how I’d like anything with warm cream cheese in it, so I cut down the cream cheese to 3 oz. instead of 4 oz. This taught me to not judge something till you try it. The cream cheese added such a nice dimension to the overall flavor. Instead of using all of the shredded cheddar on the top, I layered 1/2 of the cheese in the center, and 1/2 on top. I also used petite frozen broccoli florets. I have 2 grown daughters and I recommended this recipe to them. One of my daughters is not a fan of cooked ham, so I imagine you can easily substitute your favorite fully cooked gourmet chicken sausage or other cooked sausage- there are so many tasty varieties out there! THANK YOU for this DELICIOUS recipe. I think I will pull this out to make for friends for a casual supper. This will be a keeper!
- Sweet Basil — April 11, 2016 @ 9:01 pm Reply
  Jackie, I love your comment! I hope this helps so many people out. Warm cream cheese totally sounds odd at first, but it works and I’m doing your layering this week as I’m making it too!
Jackie — March 31, 2016 @ 3:31 pm Reply
I happened on your recipe while looking for a way to use leftover Easter ham! It looks wonderful and I plan to make it, but I have just a few questions? First, when you say “8 X9” pan, do you mean an 8 X 8 or a 9 X 9 pan? Also, when you call for chopped potatoes, do you mean cubed? One more thing, can I use either frozen chopped broccoli, or frozen petite broccoli florets? Thank you so much!!
- Sweet Basil — March 31, 2016 @ 9:21 pm Reply
  Hi Jackie, our pan is an 8×9″ but it’s an odd one and any of those pan sizes actually work fine. Yes, cube the potatoes and frozen is totally fine. 🙂 Thank you for the sweet words too!
Sheila — January 24, 2016 @ 12:36 pm Reply
Could you substitute shredded sweet potato in this recipe?
- Sweet Basil — January 25, 2016 @ 9:04 am Reply
  Shelia, I would do cubed sweet potato or it we turn to mush too quickly.
Jennifer — January 9, 2016 @ 9:53 pm Reply
This looks absolutely delicious! I am making it to freeze, how does that alter the directions?? Thank you much! I can’t wait to make this!
- Sweet Basil — January 11, 2016 @ 9:38 am Reply
  Hi Jennifer, if frozen you’ll want to avoid adding the cream cheese and cheese as dairy doesn’t do as well frozen, but if you do just make sure it’s tightly covered in the freezer and add a good 15 minutes on to baking time. 🙂
Susan the Farm Quilter — November 13, 2015 @ 1:19 pm Reply
Thank you for the wonderful recipes!! Another interesting thing about learning…if you are right-handed/left-brained, you learn better part to whole (like phonics…learn the sound then put sounds together to make words) and if you are left-handed/right-brained, you learn better whole to part (learn the word then break it down into letter sounds). I did a research paper on it and found it fascinating!!
Diane — November 10, 2015 @ 9:32 am Reply
I have now made this dish numerous times. It is the only dish that ALL of my kids like. However I am not allowed to make this dish if my daughter is not going to be home for dinner. LOL! I was given permission to make this dish tonight!
- Sweet Basil — November 10, 2015 @ 11:08 am Reply
  Haha! Thank you so much!
Michelle — September 1, 2015 @ 1:13 am Reply
Could you use Ricotta instead of cream cheese?? It would save me going to the shop!
- Sweet Basil — September 1, 2015 @ 9:19 pm Reply
  You could definitely try an Italian twist, but it will melt down a little more than cream cheese. let us know how it goes!
Margaret Perkins — August 30, 2015 @ 6:14 am Reply
Thanks for the ham, cheese and potato casserole recipe. I’m gluten intolerant and can make this gluten free. Also live on my own so can divide and freeze portions
- Sweet Basil — August 31, 2015 @ 11:51 am Reply
  Oh good! This definitely is for you then!
plasterer bristol — August 17, 2015 @ 11:01 pm Reply
This sounds lovely. Going to give this a go. thanks for sharing this recipe.
Simon
- Sweet Basil — August 18, 2015 @ 7:43 am Reply
  We hope you enjoy it!
Ashlyn — March 1, 2015 @ 5:15 am Reply
I was thinking of using my mandolin to slice the potatoes thinly and layer it like a lasagna. Would you still cook the potatoes first? I was also going to sub cream of chicken soup for the cream cheese because my hubby hates cream cheese. Do you think it will still be as good? Thanks for the awesome recipes!!!
- Sweet Basil — March 1, 2015 @ 5:52 pm Reply
  I used to HATE cream cheese so I totally understand. If you’re up for sneaky I’d probably cook the soup and a small amount of the cream cheese together just so it’s not runny and has a more rich flavor. If you don’t cook the potatoes first just make sure you cook it a little longer. 🙂
Diane — February 22, 2015 @ 6:26 am Reply
This was very good!! Thank you for sharing. I did however add garlic and pepper to it. Garlic because almost everything needs garlic 🙂 I shared this recipe on an facebook site called What’s for Dinner and credited the site where I found this awesome dish!!!
Katelynn Sexton — February 6, 2015 @ 3:13 pm Reply
Should I cover with tinfoil before baking?
- Sweet Basil — February 7, 2015 @ 10:33 am Reply
  Hi Katelynn, you can if you’d like to but it’s not necessary.
Meredith — January 23, 2015 @ 4:02 pm Reply
Another DELICIOUS recipe! Reminds me of a loaded baked potato! Mmmmm! Figured I leave you the comment since I was already here to send it immediately to my brother after cooking it tonight.
(In case you haven’t figured t out, I’m new here and have a crush on your recipes, LOL!)
- Meredith — January 24, 2015 @ 7:47 am Reply
  Had to come back again….leftovers were delicious with scrambled eggs this morning! Highly recommend it! Too bad I didn’t have any flour tortillas to make a burrito….
  - Sweet Basil — January 24, 2015 @ 1:46 pm
    Ok, how have I never thought to do that?! I cannot wait now!
- Sweet Basil — January 24, 2015 @ 1:49 pm Reply
  Haha! I love this! Thanks Meredith!
Paula K — December 30, 2014 @ 3:43 pm Reply
love your blog! AND your recipes of course. Thank you! and have a very Happy New Year! God Bless.
paula
- Sweet Basil — December 30, 2014 @ 10:36 pm Reply
  Paula, you are the sweetest!! THank you!
Linda Windsor — December 27, 2014 @ 7:31 pm Reply
I made this for dinner tonight….absolutely delicious! Thank you, thank you!! My husband, who is very picky not only liked it, he went back for seconds! You have wonderful recipes on this site…will be trying many more!
- Sweet Basil — December 29, 2014 @ 7:14 am Reply
  Linda, that is so awesome! Thank you for starting my week out on such a positive note! xoxo!
jake — December 16, 2014 @ 11:41 am Reply
Dont ruin the casserole by putting broccoli in it,yuk!
- Sweet Basil — December 16, 2014 @ 3:52 pm Reply
  Haha, you could always omit that 😉
Mezzy — November 16, 2014 @ 5:13 pm Reply
Made this tonight, it was delicious. I’m on weight watchers and I’m trying to figure out the points, do you have any nutritional information?
- Sweet Basil — November 16, 2014 @ 6:15 pm Reply
  Unfortunately I don’t. I’m sorry.
Bonnie Kearns — September 23, 2014 @ 9:13 pm Reply
I made this tonight with rosemary (about 3 sprigs) and it was very flavorful!
- Sweet Basil — September 23, 2014 @ 9:16 pm Reply
  What a lovely addition! THanks for the suggestion~
kel — May 18, 2014 @ 1:41 pm Reply
Recipe looks great. .. Could have done without the religious stuff but happy to try the recipe.
- Sweet Basil — May 19, 2014 @ 2:08 pm Reply
  We love the recipe. I hope you do too!
- Shellie — August 10, 2014 @ 4:07 pm Reply
  kel, you don’t need to be rude. This isn’t your blog, don’t criticize someone for wanting to write what THEY want to write on THEIR blog. If you don’t like it, buzz off.
Christie — May 8, 2014 @ 7:34 pm Reply
We are a busy sports family and at least 2 nights a week we are packing dinner to the skating rink, gymnastics or lacrosse field and I’m always looking for dinners that I can cook at noon and pack to go. I did this tonight and it was a hit with the entire family and we got a lot of envious looks from others as we pulled out the casserole dish at the rink!! Thank-you, this is a keeper recipe in our house!
- Sweet Basil — May 8, 2014 @ 8:16 pm Reply
  K, how awesome is your family to tackle those awesome sports! So glad you all enjoyed it!
Linda — April 28, 2014 @ 5:51 pm Reply
Hi,
I was looking for a recipe to use up the Easter ham and this was the first one to come up. Sounded and looked yummy. Had everything on hand except broccoli so I substituted peas instead. Tasted great and would make it again with peas! Actually looked a lot like the photos which was so cool.
- Sweet Basil — April 28, 2014 @ 8:10 pm Reply
  What a great idea to use peas! I totally have to try that now!
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Annie — January 5, 2014 @ 6:31 pm Reply
Looks so YUMMY! If it has bacon, it has to be delicious! lol Thank you for sharing your mama’s recipe! Would you freeze it????
- Sweet Basil — January 6, 2014 @ 7:43 am Reply
  I worry about the cream cheese when freezing, but if you try it I’d looooove to know how it goes!
  - jessica — December 21, 2014 @ 4:13 pm
    I freeze and use cream cheese all the time. It works wonderfully kinda curds a tiny bit but dose not change flavor and it mixes up great. Trying this recipe tonight. I toasted the ham in some grape seed oil and dried onion with fresh garlic. A few splases of mascato wine and then reduced down. My boyfriend dose not like onion so I removed the ham and most of the onion. Then I added the ham to the applewood smoked bacon and it turned out absolutely wonderful.
  - Sweet Basil — December 22, 2014 @ 7:46 am
    wow, love the toasting idea!!!
- Sweet Basil — January 6, 2014 @ 7:46 am Reply
  I’m nervous about freezing cream cheese so I haven’t done it. Let me know if you try it!
  - Amber Stewart — April 22, 2014 @ 6:49 am
    I haven’t frozen this recipe, but I freeze others with cream cheese all the time and they always turn out fine.
Shanna Patterson — December 31, 2013 @ 7:21 pm Reply
We tried this for dinner tonight (NYE 2013) and it was a hit with everyone! I played with the recipe a little – no cream cheese and extra bacon to make my hubby who hates one and loves the other! 🙂 I also mixed in a little sour cream since I didn’t use cream cheese – I think it was a good thing but I’m sure it changed the flavor palate of the casserole. I like cream cheese so when he’s not around some night I’ll try the recipe as is 🙂 I also doubled it in a 9×13 pan for leftovers for his lunch. Worked great. I’m going to have to try out some more casseroles now 🙂 Thanks so much!
- Sweet Basil — January 1, 2014 @ 8:49 pm Reply
  Oh I love the idea of trying the sour cream! It’s like a loaded baked potato casserole!
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes — December 23, 2013 @ 9:59 am Reply
FYI – Including this recipe in my Best of the Blogs: Christmas Recipes roundup today! keep an eye out for it 🙂
- Sweet Basil — December 23, 2013 @ 11:41 am Reply
  so sweet! I will for sure!
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Samuel Jeffery — December 16, 2013 @ 9:35 am Reply
That’s what I call putting the excitement back in a casserole! YUM!
Kevin @ Closet Cooking — December 16, 2013 @ 8:30 am Reply
What a great casserole!
Nutmeg Nanny — December 13, 2013 @ 8:10 am Reply
Oh goodness, I love casseroles and this one looks perfect!!! What a fantastic flavor combination 🙂
Easy Life Meal & Party Planning — December 12, 2013 @ 8:47 pm Reply
This sounds wonderful – I love cheesy potatoes and cheesy broccoli casserole and this just combines the two with meat. Pinning to my cooking bucket list.
Wendy | Around My Family Table — December 11, 2013 @ 10:06 pm Reply
Yummy cheesey bacon goodness? Yes please!
Gaby — December 11, 2013 @ 9:15 pm Reply
Oh my this must happen in my kitchen very soon!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes — December 11, 2013 @ 4:27 pm Reply
This would be perfect on a cold winter’s night.
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite — December 11, 2013 @ 10:30 am Reply
Casseroles are always a huge hit with my family. I can’t wait to try this one out on them.
- Sweet Basil — December 11, 2013 @ 12:34 pm Reply
  they are just so darn good aren’t they?!
Tieghan — December 3, 2013 @ 8:24 pm Reply
I was all in when is read the words cheesy, but them it just kept getting better and better! Potatoes and bacon too? Yes!!

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