Description
This Scalloped Potatoes and Ham recipe is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of thinly sliced potatoes and savory ham enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. It’s the perfect dish for using up leftover ham and impressing guests at your next family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds of thinly sliced potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and thyme to form a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add milk while stirring, until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
- Layer half of the potatoes and ham in the baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over the top. Repeat with remaining potatoes, ham, and sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese (if using), and bake for an additional 15-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier top, broil for the last few minutes.
- Can be made ahead and reheated, adding a bit more milk if it dries out.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg