Cheesy Ham & Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

• 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for topping)
• 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender. Drain well.
3. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute.
4. Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
6. Stir in cream cheese and 1 cup cheddar until smooth.
7. Mix sauce with potatoes, then fold in ham and sour cream.
8. Transfer to baking dish.
9. Mix crushed cornflakes with melted butter and sprinkle on top.
10. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the topping.
11. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Rest 10 minutes before serving.