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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe

Scalloped potatoes and ham is the savory side dish you need with every holiday meal. It's so rich, creamy, and cheesy!
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Krista Teigen

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Pan

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2½ cups whole milk
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes sliced thin
  • 3 cups diced ham
  • 1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt the butter in a saucepan set over medium heat.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Add in the onion and cook for a few minutes until softened.
    ½ onion
    sautéed onion in a pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute.
    ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
    sautéed onion and flour in a pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Slowly pour in the whole milk and chicken broth while whisking.
    2½ cups whole milk, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
    pouring milk over sautéed onion and flour in a pan with a whisk.
  • Let the mixture simmer until thickened a bit. Then, whisk in the salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard.
    1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    creamy white sauce in a pan with a whisk.
  • Layer ⅓ of the potato slices in the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish.
    3½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • Top with 1 cup of diced ham and ⅓ of the sauce.
    3 cups diced ham
    pouring white sauce over thinly-sliced potatoes and ham in a casserole dish.
  • Repeat twice more with a layer of potatoes, ham, and sauce.
    layers of thinly sliced potatoes, ham, and white sauce in a casserole dish.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven, take off the foil, and add the cheese on top.
    1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
    shredded cheese over scalloped potatoes and ham in a casserole dish.
  • Bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Finish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley.
    Chopped fresh parsley
    scalloped potatoes and ham in a casserole dish.

Notes

  • Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Storage: Store scalloped potatoes and ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1058mg | Potassium: 1013mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 2mg