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Want a delicious casserole made from Sunday’s leftover ham?  This is one of my favorites.  It can be put together fairly fast.  Add a salad and you have a complete meal.

Ham and Potato casserole

6 Yukon gold potatoes, sliced

1 8 oz tub light cream cheese spread with chives

¾ cup milk

¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

8 oz cooked ham, cut into small pieces

Add fresh asparagus spears cut into 2-3 pieces (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  In medium saucepan cook potatoes in lightly salted water 5-7 minutes, until tender.  Drain. 

In saucepan combine cream cheese, milk, 2 T Parmesan and ¼ tsp black pepper.  Heat and whisk until smooth and cheese is melted.  Remove from heat.

Layer potatoes, ham, asparagus, and sauce in 1 ½ qt baking dish.  Bake, covered 20 minutes.  Uncover sprinkle remaining Parmesan.  Bake 10-12 minutes.  Let stand 5 minutes.  Top with more ground black pepper.  Serves 4

I’m on an extended vacation and will be going through many interesting places.  The first thing I check out in a new town are places to eat.  I also collect regional cookbooks.  For the next few months, when I post to the CleverDivas.com, I hope to bring you the flavors of the U.S. and Canada.

Best wishes,

Diva Dolores