Cheesy Leftover Ham and Mashed Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese , divided
• 1 package French fried onions , 2.8 ounce
• 1.5 cups diced leftover cooked ham
• 1 package frozen peas and carrots , 10 ounce
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup , 10.75 ounce
• 0.75 teaspoons dry mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 0.25 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• aluminum foil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Mix 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the onions into the mashed potatoes. Spread potato mixture over the bottom and up the sides of a 2-quart casserole dish to form a shell.

3. 3

   Combine ham, frozen peas and carrots, mushroom soup, mustard, garlic, and pepper in a bowl; mix well. Spoon mixture into the mashed potato shell. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.

4. 4

   Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese and onions over the top. Bake uncovered until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.