Description
This Scalloped Potatoes with Ham recipe is a comforting and easy-to-make casserole featuring tender potato slices, savory ham, and a velvety cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste, depending on ham saltiness)
- 3 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick)
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly butter a 9×13-inch baking dish
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, add the diced onion and cook until softened, then add minced garlic
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux
- Gradually whisk in the warmed milk and chicken broth, stirring until the sauce thickens
- Remove the saucepan from heat and season the sauce with nutmeg, black pepper, and salt. Stir in 1 cup of Gruyere and 1/2 cup of cheddar until melted
- Layer one-third of the potatoes in the baking dish, followed by half of the ham and a third of the cheese sauce. Repeat the layers
- Finish with the last of the potatoes and cheese sauce on top
- Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes
- Uncover, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brow
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired
Notes
Warm your milk before adding it to the roux to ensure a smooth cheese sauce.
Let the casserole rest after baking for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 80 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg