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- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups frozen hashbrown potatoes
- 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli
- 8 ounces (1/2 pound) cooked ham diced small
- 14 ounces (1 can) condensed cream of potato soup (low sodium
- 8 ounces (1 cup) plain greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional as condensed soups are usually very salty)
- Carbohydrate 1.2990804972425 g
- Cholesterol 38.016999255 mg
- Fat 12.1088867600275 g
- Fiber 0.281604296538979 g
- Protein 10.95378734565 g
- Saturated Fat 7.60643043178325 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (153g)
- Sodium 320.9374212635 mg
- Sugar 1.01747620070352 g
- Trans Fat 0.660579985227497 g
- Calories 158 calories
Step-by-step
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix potatoes, ham, broccoli, cream of potato soup, yogurt, and cheddar cheese. Spread evenly into prepared dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 40-45 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly brown.
Operating under a strict forty-five-minute total time limit forces efficient preparation, merging frozen ingredients and canned shortcuts into a cohesive, dependable casserole without sacrificing flavor. Casserole dishes rooted in American mid-century home cooking emerged primarily out of post-World War II convenience culture, where condensed soups and frozen produce transformed domestic routines by eliminating hours of from-scratch sauce making. Thawing frozen broccoli thoroughly before mixing prevents excess moisture from pooling in the baking dish, while grating parmesan fresh guarantees proper melting rather than clumping from anti-caking agents found in pre-shredded varieties. ### Origins of the Comfort Casserole Heavy baked potato dishes trace their lineage back to the frugal kitchen management of rural communities, where resourceful cooks combined preserved meats with starchy tubers to feed large groups efficiently. Utilizing diced cooked ham provides an ideal method for repurposing leftover holiday roasts, while Greek yogurt replaces traditional heavy cream to introduce a subtle tang that cuts through the rich cheddar. Achieving the desired texture requires baking at 375 degrees F for forty to forty-five minutes until bubbling occurs at the edges and the top develops an even golden brown color. ### Common Pitfalls in Casserole Cookery Many cooks inadvertently ruin similar bakes by failing to account for the high sodium content naturally present in cured meats and canned bases. Omitting additional salt entirely safeguards against an unpalatably salty final dish, whereas rushing the cooling period causes the melted cheese emulsion to break and separate into oily pools. Allowing the baked dish to rest for ten minutes before serving ensures cleaner portions and optimal structural integrity.
