Where to put that extra ham? You just need look at this amazing dish with scalloped potatoes and ham! It’s a family-pleaser that combines delicious ham with creamy potatoes to perfection.
Fear Not; It’s Simple!
This recipe’s simplicity is its charm. Made with only a few ingredients, this warming meal is quick to prepare. Though russet potatoes are often used for scalloped potatoes, any kind will do! I usually choose white potatoes with thin skins and, as a time-saving measure, I don’t peel them.
Take Two to Casserole Heaven
This dish is easy to prepare—just two basic steps—which makes it ideal for hectic weeknights.
- The Secret of White Sauce: We begin by cooking butter and flour together, or making a roux. Our creamy white sauce is made using this as its foundation. For a deeper, more akin to Potatoes Au Gratin experience, feel free to add grated cheese. This is how to go about it.
- In butter, soften some chopped onions.
- Cook, stirring in the flour, for one minute.
- Turn down the heat and, as the sauce thickens, gently whisk in your selected liquid (milk, broth, or a mixture).
- Assemble Layers and Bake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), slice your potatoes and dice the remaining ham (either honey or brown sugar glazed works well).
- Layer the potatoes, ham and white sauce in a baking dish. Cook, covered, for a while.
- For an extra cheese-y finish, top with some shredded cheese during the last fifteen minutes of baking.
- Serve, Rest, and Savor!
Give the dish ten to fifteen minutes to rest before serving, just as with lasagna. This stops a messy mess by letting the sauce set and the potatoes to completely soften.
The Ideal Companions for Your Casserole
This substantial meal may stand alone as a main course. Savour something crisp and green to go with the creamy richness. Excellent selections include roasted green beans or steamed broccoli dressed simply with balsamic vinegar or lemon.
Wine Not?
Invited guests? Serving wine will elevate the dinner! Red or white doesn’t matter for comfort food like this; both work! The creamy potatoes and ham blend really well with a rather sweet white wine with decent acidity. Give a Lambrusco, Moscato, or Riesling some thought.
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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Look no further than this amazing Scalloped Potatoes and Ham casserole! It’s the perfect marriage of creamy potatoes and savory ham, guaranteed to satisfy the whole family.
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Ingredients
- â…“ cup butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- â…“ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 3 cups milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 pounds potatoes, thinly sliced (â…›” thick)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
- Sauté onion in butter until tender. Stir in thyme and flour, cook 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in milk, then chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil for 1 minute.
- Layer potatoes, ham, and sauce in the pan, starting and ending with sauce.
- Bake covered for 50 minutes, then uncovered for 25-35 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Add cheese in the last 15 minutes of baking (optional).
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 75
- Category: Ham
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 417
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 861mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
You have it now! One tasty approach to use up leftover ham and make a crowd-pleasing dinner is with this simple Scalloped Potatoes and Ham dish.
