Cheesy Ham and Potato Pie: A Comforting Savory Pie Recipe

Cheesy Ham and Potato Pie is a rich, warm, and satisfying dish made with tender potatoes, savory ham, creamy cheese sauce, and a golden baked top. It is the kind of recipe that feels homemade, filling, and perfect for family dinners, weekend meals, or using leftover ham in a delicious way.

This pie has everything people love about comfort food: soft potatoes, melted cheese, smoky ham, buttery flavor, and a creamy filling baked until bubbling and golden. It can be served as a main dish with salad or vegetables, or as a hearty side dish for gatherings.

Why This Recipe Works

The potatoes give the pie body and softness. The ham adds a salty, savory flavor. The cheese sauce ties everything together and makes the filling creamy instead of dry. When baked, the top becomes golden and slightly crisp, while the inside stays soft, cheesy, and rich.

This recipe can be made with a pastry crust, or it can be made crustless in a baking dish. The crust version feels more like a traditional savory pie, while the crustless version is more like a cheesy potato casserole.

Ingredients

For the Pie Filling

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced or diced
• 1 ½ cups cooked ham, diced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ¼ teaspoon mustard powder, optional
• ¼ teaspoon thyme, optional

For the Crust

• 1 ready-made pie crust, homemade pie dough, or puff pastry
• 1 egg, beaten, for brushing the top

Optional Topping

• Extra shredded cheese
• Chopped parsley
• Crispy bacon bits
• Green onions

Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes

Start by washing and peeling the potatoes. Cut them into thin slices or small cubes. Thin slices give the pie a layered texture, while cubes make the filling softer and more rustic.

Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water. Boil for 6 to 8 minutes, just until they begin to soften. Do not fully cook them, because they will continue cooking in the oven.

Drain the potatoes well and set them aside. Letting them dry slightly prevents the pie filling from becoming watery.

Step 2: Cook the Onion and Garlic

Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter.

Once the butter melts, add the chopped onion. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion becomes soft and lightly golden.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Stir constantly so the garlic does not burn.

This step creates a flavorful base for the cheese sauce.

Step 3: Make the Creamy Sauce

Sprinkle the flour over the cooked onion and garlic. Stir for about 1 minute until the flour absorbs the butter and forms a light paste.

Slowly pour in the milk while stirring continuously. Add the cream and keep stirring until the sauce becomes smooth.

Let the sauce cook for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens slightly. It should be creamy but still pourable.

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