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cheesy scalloped potatoes and ham recipe

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe

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This cheesy scalloped potatoes and ham recipe is a simple casserole. The easy steps end with extraordinary melded flavors. It's a solid family favorite.
Prep 25 minutes
Cook 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 527kcal

Ingredients

SAUCE Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons butter for sauce
  • 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk or half & half for rich taste

CASSEROLE Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon butter for cooking onions
  • 2 medium onion peeled & sliced thin
  • 3 medium russet potatoes peeled & sliced thin
  • ¾ lb ham cubed or thin sliced pieces
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Oil a 2 qt. casserole dish.
  • Make the sauce: Heat a small saucepan on high heat. Melt the butter and stir in flour to be absorbed. Then, whisk in cold milk. When it thickens into a sauce, remove from heat and set aside.
    4 Tablespoons butter, 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 cups milk
  • Prepare onions, potatoes, & ham: Peel onions and slice thin. Then, cook sliced onions in butter until onions are translucent and browned. While onions are cooking, peel potatoes & slice thin. Also, cut ham into small cubes or small thinly sliced pieces.
    1 Tablespoon butter, 2 medium onion, 3 medium russet potatoes, ¾ lb ham
  • Add Layer 1 to oiled Casserole dish: Using just ⅓ of the sauce, spread it out across the casserole dish bottom. Layer on ½ of the onions, ½ of potatoes, ½ of ham pieces. Some overlapping is okay.
  • Add Layer 2: Repeat using ⅓ sauce and all rest of onions, potatoes, & ham.
  • Add Topper: Use final ⅓ of the sauce and top with all the cheddar cheese.
    1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Bake in preheated oven 375°F middle shelf, uncovered, 50 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked through. Let rest 10 minutes. Then, serve & enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
527
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
 
17
g
106
%
Trans Fat
 
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
103
mg
34
%
Sodium
 
986
mg
43
%
Potassium
 
873
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
11
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
 
774
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
380
mg
38
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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