Second-Time Casserole

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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A creamy, comforting spinach and ham casserole layered with tender potatoes and a rich white sauce.
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Second-Time Casserole

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 285.7

Description

This Second-Time Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy evening. It features layers of thinly sliced baked potatoes, savory chopped ham, and fresh spinach all enveloped in a rich, creamy white sauce infused with lemon and nutmeg. The dish brings together hearty textures with aromatic flavors, creating a satisfying main course that feels both homemade and elegant. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, it utilizes simple pantry staples to deliver a meal that is warm, filling, and deeply flavorful. The slight kick from Tabasco adds a unique depth to the traditional cream sauce, making every bite interesting. Its a recipe that balances rustic charm with refined taste, ensuring your table is set with a dish everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F (191C).
  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add chopped onion and cook until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and Tabasco sauce, cooking for 1 minute to form a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring no lumps form.
  6. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
  7. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in lemon juice, nutmeg, and thawed/drained spinach.
  8. Peel the baked potatoes and slice them into 1/8-inch thick rounds.
  9. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  10. Place a single layer of potato slices in the bottom of the dish and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  11. Spread half of the ham over the potatoes.
  12. Pour half of the spinach sauce over the ham.
  13. Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, ham, and sauce.
  14. Cover the casserole with foil or a lid.
  15. Bake for 45 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 285.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.9g22%
Saturated Fat 4.9g25%
Cholesterol 29.6mg10%
Sodium 5836.2mg244%
Total Carbohydrate 19.2g7%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 8.1g
Protein 20.5g41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: casserole, ham, spinach, potatoes, cream sauce, comfort food, dinner, baked, main dish, vegetarian option, family meal, lemon nutmeg, white sauce, layered, hearty, savory, easy, classic, homemade, supper
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