Potato & Ham Bake

Normally when we buy ham, we buy it by the...loaf? Not sliced. This way I have more options as to what to do with it, instead of buying it in pre-sliced packages. This is a great recipe to use up our ham, and the kids love it, even though it has asparagus in it! It also gives variety to how we're eating our spuds!

Potato & Ham Bake

Ingredients

3-4 potatoes sliced
1 8 oz tub of cream cheese spread with chive and onion
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried tarragon, crushed
8 oz cooked boneless ham cut into bite-sized cubes
1 lb fresh asparagus cut into 2 inch pieces

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.

2. In a medium sauce pan, cook potatoes, covered, in lightly salted boiling water for about 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.

3. To make the sauce, use the same sauce pan and combine cream cheese, milk, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, and the pepper. Heat and whisk mixture until smooth and the cheese is melted. Remove from heat and stir in tarragon.

4. Layer half the potatoes, ham, asparagus, and cheese sauce in the baking dish. Repeat layers then cover with foil.

5. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese and bake uncovered for an extra 10 minute. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

I serve ours with a side of steamed broccoli. (Which is super good with Italian dressing!)