Ham and potato casserole

A hearty, baked comfort dish typically made with layers of sliced or diced potatoes, cooked ham, and a creamy sauce, often topped with cheese or breadcrumbs. It's a staple of American home cooking, particularly popular in the Midwest and as a way to use up leftover holiday ham. The dish is baked until bubbly and golden, creating a satisfying, all-in-one meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-calorie, high-fat dish due to the creamy sauce (often made with cream, butter, or condensed soup) and cheese, while the potatoes provide substantial carbohydrates. It offers a good amount of protein from the ham and calcium from the dairy, with a typical serving containing roughly 400-600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Zinc	2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the 'make-do and mend' philosophy of American home cooking, transforming simple, often leftover ingredients into a comforting family meal. Nutritionally, its uniqueness lies in being a complete, calorie-dense meal in a single dish, designed for satiety and convenience rather than dietary balance.