CHEESY HAM AND POTATO BACON CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add onions and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle flour and paprika over and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.  While whisking, slowly pour in milk. Bring to a simmer and continue to whisk until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in ham and season with salt and pepper.  Layer half the potatoes in the bottom of a 3-quart baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Spoon half the sauce over and sprinkle with half the cheddar. Repeat with remaining potatoes, sauce, and cheese.  Cover dish with foil and bake until potatoes are soft, about 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes more. Sprinkle with chives before serving.

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
• Cook ham in reserved drippings in skillet over medium heat until browned.
• Cook grits according to package directions. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and butter until melted. Stir in bacon, ham, eggs, and remaining ingredients. Pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
• Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until set.
• NOTE: Casserole may be prepared a day ahead; cover and chill. Remove from refrigerator the following day, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Bake as directed.
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