Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
A comforting dish of scalloped potatoes and ham cooked in a delicious creamy and cheesy sauce.
Equipment
- 1 Baking dish
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter plus more for greasing your pan
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 cups diced ham can use leftover or pre-cooked ham
- 1 ½ cups half-and-half
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup flour
- Black pepper to taste
- 3 lbs. russet or Yukon Gold potatoes washed thoroughly
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter up your baking dish thoroughly.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in diced ham and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour to make a roux, slowly add half-and-half and heavy cream, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the greased baking dish, pour half of the cream sauce over, and sprinkle half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses on top.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, sauce, and cheeses, then cover the dish with foil.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheeses or add some veggies to the mix right after cooking to enhance the flavor profile!