Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
This potato casserole is a filling, family-pleasing dish that will help you use up any leftover ham.
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 lbs white potatoes sliced 1/8 inch thick
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked ham diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.
- Cook onion and butter over medium low until onion is tender. Add thyme and flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 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.
- Place 1/3 of the potatoes topped with 1/3 of the ham and 1/3 of the sauce. Repeat layers ending with sauce on top.
- 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.
- ool at least 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 1280mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 702IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 3mg