Cheesy Potatoes And Ham

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Cheesy Potatoes And Ham to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Cheesy Potatoes And Ham, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed
• cream of mushroom soup,
• undiluted
• 1 cup cubed process cheese
• (Velveeta)
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine,
• cubed
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire
• sauce
• 6 cups mashed potatoes
• (prepared with milk and butter)

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

In a large saucepan, combine the soup, cheese and butter

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted. stir in the ham, onion and Worcestershire sauce

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Top with mashed potatoes

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.