Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

from spendwithpennies.com
100 min
6 servings

This scalloped potatoes and ham recipe is a filling, family-pleasing dish that will help you use up any leftover ham, especially if you need to make it stretch to feed a crowd.

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • 3 cups milk
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 3 pounds white potatoes (sliced about ⅛" thick)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked ham (diced)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13" pan and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook onion and butter over medium low until onion is tender. Add thyme and flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Turn heat to low and add milk a little bit at a time whisking between each addition. The mixture will thicken but as you continue adding and whisking, it will smooth out. Stir in chicken broth, salt and pepper bring to a boil and allow to boil 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Place ⅓ of the potatoes topped with ⅓ of the ham and ⅓ of the sauce. Repeat layers ending with sauce on top.

  5. 5

    Bake covered for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake 25-35 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Add the cheese during the last 15 minutes if using.

  6. 6

    Cool at least 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.