Name: Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 6 cups) -; 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced -; 1/4 cup water -; 1/4 cup butter, cubed -; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour -; 1 teaspoon salt -; 1 teaspoon ground mustard -; 1/2 teaspoon pepper -; 2 cups 2% milk -; 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided -; 4 cups fresh small broccoli florets -; 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham -; 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives -

Ingredients for - Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

1. 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 6 cups)

2. 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced

3. 1/4 cup water

4. 1/4 cup butter, cubed

5. 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

6. 1 teaspoon salt

7. 1 teaspoon ground mustard

8. 1/2 teaspoon pepper

9. 2 cups 2% milk

10. 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

11. 4 cups fresh small broccoli florets

12. 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham

13. 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

How to cook deliciously - Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes, onion and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high until potatoes are almost tender, 8-10 minutes; drain.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings until smooth; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 3 cups cheese until melted. Remove from heat.

3 . Stage

To assemble, layer potato mixture, broccoli and ham in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

4 . Stage

Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until potatoes are tender, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with chives; let stand 10 minutes.