Ham & Potato Casserole

This is a super simple and incredibly hearty dish.  

I would compare it to my mom's awesome Cheesy Potatoes; but in the form of a main dish.  Its fantastic with a fresh side salad and fresh fruit!  Enjoy!

I found this original recipe from Taste of Home.

Ingredients for Casserole Base:

-32 oz. frozen cubed hash brown potatoes

-2 cups cubed or shredded cooked ham {I used leftover ham I'd frozen after a previous meal}

-16 oz. sour cream

-1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

-10 3/4 oz. condensed cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup

-1/2 cup butter, melted

-1/3 cup green, white or yellow onion

-1 tsp salt

-1/2 tsp pepper

Ingredients for Topping:

-2 cups crushed cornflakes {I substituted crushed pita chips, for extra crunchy topping, you could use crackers too}

-1/4 cup melted butter

Process:

1. Combine all casserole base ingredients.

 Mix well.

2. Spread mixture evenly in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

3. Crush flakes or chips in a large bag with a rolling pin.

4. In a bowl {I used the same bowl} mix crushed flakes or chips with 1/4 cup melted butter.

5. Spread flake/chip mixture evenly over the surface of the casserole.

6. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour; or cover and refrigerate until ready to bake, up to 1 day in advance.  
Enjoy!