PARTNER POST: Get ready for the months ahead with new potato recipes that will inspire your spring and summer cooking.
This comforting savory potato crumble is loaded with ham and cheddar cheese and a topping of chives for a touch of spring.
This crumble is one like you’ve never seen before: It’s savory! Filled with healthy goodness from potatoes and plenty of vegetables, then topped with a fiber-filled whole wheat and oatmeal topping, it’s going to be your new favorite way to use up leftover ham.
Are you ready for spring food? I’m definitely ready. Warmer weather, less coats and more sunshine? Totally my jam. 
It helps that Easter is my favorite holiday of the year, too.
If you’re a rainbow fish like me, in love with the Easter bunny more than with Santa, then boy do I have a recipe for you. One that’s springy. Eastery.
Or rather post-Eastery, if you need a way to pack away that leftover ham.
This is a savoury crumble, though you could also call it pommes de terre au gratin of sorts. But it does have a delicious crumbly topping, complete with a dose of cheddar cheese for extra flavour and deliciousness.
Though this is not your ordinary heavy potato casserole, oh no. Quite according to the season, it’s on the lighter side and quite nutritious.
Made with plenty of good-for-you potatoes, a little diced ham and NO cream at all – perfect for warmer weather (and post Easter-chocolate binges, ahem).
The topping has a little butter and cheese, yes, but there’s also whole wheat flour and wholesome oats, plus plenty of fresh herbs to add a pop of flavour and some colour right before serving.
I used yellow potatoes for this recipe, Yukon Gold would be a good choice as they cook up firm and don’t totally disintegrate in this dish.
We like to enjoy this as a light main, with a big salad to go along with it.
This Cheddar Chive Savory Ham and Potato Crumble has zippy spring flavours from lemon juice, mustard and scallions – but thanks to the fact that there’s peas it’s also incredibly kid-friendly.
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Savory Ham, Cheddar, and Potato Crumble
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Comfort food at its finest! This cheesy potato bake is topped with a buttery oat crumble and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups (178 ml) whole wheat flour
- 0.75 cups (178 ml) rolled oats
- 1 ounce (28 g) grated cheddar cheese
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 0.33 cups (79 ml) cold unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 cups (237 ml) chicken or vegetable stock
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) milk
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp ground nutmeg
- Dash of black pepper
- 1 lbs (454 g) yellow potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 small leeks sliced
- 1 cups (237 ml) peas
- 0.5 lbs (227 g) leftover ham chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- Chopped parsley
- Chopped chives
- Sliced scallions
Instructions
- Mix all crumble ingredients except butter and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add butter and lemon juice; rub into flour until crumbly.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Have stock and milk ready.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for one minute.
- Add minced garlic; whisk for 30 seconds.
- Whisk in stock until smooth.
- Whisk in milk, mustard, salt, nutmeg, and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 390°F (199°C).
- Bring sauce to a boil; add potatoes and leeks; reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in peas, ham, and chives.
- Pour filling into a 7×11 rectangular baking dish.
- Top with crumble topping.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown.
- Serve immediately, topped with chopped chives, parsley, and sliced scallions (optional).
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half or cream instead of milk.
- To make this recipe ahead, prepare the crumble and filling separately and assemble just before baking.
- If you don’t have leeks, substitute with 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 80
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of cheese instead of cheddar?
Yes, you can substitute cheddar with other cheeses like mozzarella or gouda, but keep in mind that it will alter the flavor profile.
What type of potatoes work best for this savory crumble?
Waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes are ideal, as they hold their shape well during cooking.
How can I make the topping crunchier?
To achieve a crunchier topping, consider increasing the amount of oats or adding some breadcrumbs to the whole wheat flour and butter mixture.
