How to Make Ham and Scalloped Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ham and scalloped potatoes is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special holiday meal. This recipe combines tender slices of ham with creamy, cheesy potatoes, creating a hearty and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Scalloped potatoes, also known as potatoes au gratin, are thinly sliced potatoes that are layered with a rich and creamy sauce and then baked until tender and golden brown. The addition of ham adds a smoky, ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 8 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3 cups diced ham

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 (9x13-inch) baking dish

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sliced potatoes and cook until almost tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse with cold water until cool enough to handle. Drain well.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted.
  • Layer half of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 1 1/2 cup diced ham and half of the Cheddar cheese sauce. Repeat layering potatoes, ham, and sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly browned, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    473 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 1025mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 50mg
    • Calcium: 281mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1018mg