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Second-Time Casserole

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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.
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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
  • 1/4 cup Butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup Onion,chopped
  • 3 tablespoon Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce
  • 2 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 package Spinach,chopped,frozen(10oz)
  • 4 Potatoes,Idaho,baked/chilled
  • 1/2 pound Ham,cooked,chopped(1.5c)
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375F (191C).
  2. 2
    Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Add chopped onion and cook until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir in flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and Tabasco sauce, cooking for 1 minute to form a roux.
  5. 5
    Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring no lumps form.
  6. 6
    Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
  7. 7
    Remove saucepan from heat and stir in lemon juice, nutmeg, and thawed/drained spinach.
  8. 8
    Peel the baked potatoes and slice them into 1/8-inch thick rounds.
  9. 9
    Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  10. 10
    Place a single layer of potato slices in the bottom of the dish and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  11. 11
    Spread half of the ham over the potatoes.
  12. 12
    Pour half of the spinach sauce over the ham.
  13. 13
    Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, ham, and sauce.
  14. 14
    Cover the casserole with foil or a lid.
  15. 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.

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