I have reposted this several times beginning back in the blogspot days– you can tell by the less than ideal photo. This is one of our very favorites, and a marvelous way to use some leftover Christmas ham.

Looks as if we made half the recipe this time.

Enjoy!

Recipe: He Man Casserole

Originally Most recently published on February 25, 2021 

Marica Cooks… Thursday?

It is so. And it’s a Big Food Classic!

“I’ve never found an explanation for its name. It’s a classic: ham, peas, cheesy potatoes. I’ve always liked the white color of the mixture when the milk gets added. This makes a lot—you might need two casserole dishes to fit it all comfortably.” –Mr. Big Food

HE-MAN CASSEROLE

(About 30 grams carbs/serving, 8 servings per batch)

1 bunch green onions, chopped
½ bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
6 Tbsp butter or margarine
6 Tbsp flour
Dash black pepper
1 C chicken broth
1 ½ C milk
4 C (about 1 lb) cooked ham, cubed
1 10 oz package frozen peas, thawed
4 C hot, cooked stiff mashed potatoes
1 egg, beaten
1 C (4 oz) shredded Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375o. Sauté green onions, green pepper, and celery in butter in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium flame. Stir in flour and pepper, mixing well and stirring constantly. Gradually add broth and milk, stirring until mixture is thick and smooth. Mix in ham and peas. Spoon into a 3 quart casserole. Combine potatoes, egg, and cheese. Spoon on top of casserole, starting around the edges and leaving a vent opening in the middle. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.