Description
These cheesy scalloped potatoes and ham are a tasty side dish that's easy to make and super comforting!
Ingredients
- Russet Potatoes: approx. 2 lbs (5 medium potatoes)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Onion: 1, sliced
- Cooked Ham: 1 cup, diced
- Butter: 1/4 cup
- Salt: 3/4 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- Flour: 3 tablespoons
- Milk: 2.5 cups
- Cheddar Cheese: 1.5 cups, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F, grease an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray, and peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
- Saute: Add the oil to a pan over low to medium heat and fry the onions until they are caramelized (soft and translucent). Add the ham and cook just until warmed.
- Make the cream sauce (roux): Add the butter to a small pot on low heat. Once the butter melts, add the salt, pepper, and flour and stir until smooth. Increase the heat to high and add the milk, a ½ cup at a time, stirring constantly. Once it reaches a boil, boil for 1-2 minutes and continue stirring until thick. Then, remove the pot from the heat.
- Layer the potatoes: Add a layer of the potatoes to the baking dish, slightly overlapping, then add ⅓ of the cream sauce, and ⅓ of the onion and ham mixture. Repeat this step two more times and then evenly distribute the cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake the potatoes: Bake for 45 minutes covered and 15 minutes uncovered until the cheese starts to look golden.
Notes
If you're using tinfoil to cover the dish while baking, spray the underside of the foil with cooking spray to keep the cheese from sticking to it while baking.
To ensure the potatoes cook through properly and are soft, make sure to slice them thin. A standard knife or a mandolin can be used for slicing the potatoes.
The heavier the milk percentage, the creamier the potatoes and easier it is to make the roux. I use 2% and i've also used 10% half and half in the past too.
The roux is ready when it's thick.
The onions caramelize easier when you cook them on low.
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American