Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Comforting cheesy scalloped potatoes and ham is made with layers of tender sliced potatoes and leftover ham covered in a homemade creamy, cheesy sauce.

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 55

Total Time: 1 10

Servings:

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes , thinly sliced into 1/8" rounds (about 4 cups), divided
1 ½ cups diced ham , divided
1 teaspoon salt , plus a pinch for the potato slices
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper , plus a pinch for the potato slices
¼ cup unsalted butter
½ cup chopped onions
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese , divided (plus more, if desired)
Freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 8x8-inch or 7x10-inch pan.
Add potatoes to baking dish. Line 1/2 of the potatoes on the bottom of the pan. Spread 3/4 cup ham over the top. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Make roux. In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook 1/4 cup butter and 1/2 cup onions until the onions are softened. Add in 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic and cook 1 minute. Whisk in 3 Tablespoons flour, remaining salt, and remaining pepper. Cook another minute. Reduce heat to medium low.
Add milk and cheese. Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk and whisk until smooth. Bring to a light simmer and add 1/2 cup cheese. Stir until thickened. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Assemble casserole. Pour 1/2 the sauce over the potatoes. Line the remaining potatoes over the top. Spread the remaining 3/4 cup ham over the potatoes. Cover with the remaining sauce.
Cover and bake. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top and bake 15 more minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Rest then serve. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle fresh parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

Make-ahead: You can make this dish 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake. You can also bake about 50 minutes, remove from oven, and let cool. Once cooled, refrigerate overnight.

When ready to serve the next day, remove from fridge and let sit at room temp 30 minutes. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

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