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Cheesy ham and scalloped potato casserole
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5 from 2 votes

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

This easy, cheesy, family-friendly scalloped potato and ham recipe is a hearty side dish made with simple, wholesome ingredients.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Servings: 8
Calories: 473kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 pounds (about 6) medium-sized russet potatoes
  • 2 cups chopped, thick-cut ham
  • 1 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and have ready a greased 9x13" casserole dish.
  • Add the butter to a large saucepan over medium heat and allow it to melt. As soon as the butter has melted, add in the onion and stir. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the onion is translucent and softened.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the onion and stir to coat for about 30 seconds. Add the milk, one big splash at a time, whisking well after each addition. After about ⅔s of the milk has been incorporated, slowly stream in the remaining milk, whisking all the while.
  • Allow the mixture to reach a simmer, stirring often. Reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a simmer, and allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce has slightly thickened, stirring occasionally to avoid scalding.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in 1 cup each of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, along with the salt and pepper. Set the sauce aside.
  • Rinse, peel, and slice the potatoes into thin, ⅛" slices.
  • Add half of the sliced potatoes to the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, followed by half of the ham, and half of the sauce. Spread the sauce evenly across the potatoes and ham. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, ham, and sauce in the same order. Top with the remaining cheese and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Place the covered dish in the center of the oven and bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake for 20-25 minutes more. Sprinkle with parsley, if using, allow to cool slightly, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1415mg | Potassium: 1114mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 662IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 368mg | Iron: 2mg