How to Make Scalloped Potatoes and Ham From Scratch
Scalloped potatoes and ham are easy to make from scratch! Diced ham cooks with creamy sauce over tender scalloped potatoes creating perfect comfort food.
Servings 6 -8
Calories 599kcal
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion 1 cup, diced
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup half-and-half or 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 pounds potatoes cleaned and thinly sliced
- 2 cups cooked ham diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (optional)
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese or your favorite cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. and grease a 13x9 baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan cook onions and butter over medium heat until onions are soft and translucent.
- Add in thyme, parsley, and flour; cook for 1-2 minutes. Turn heat to low and add in heavy cream and milk a little at a time, whisking between each addition.
- Stir in chicken broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil and cook for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Layer ? of the potatoes on the bottom of the prepared baking dish topped with ? cup of the ham and about 1 cup of the sauce. Repeat layers until the dish is full.
- Cover and bake for 50 minutes. Uncover the dish and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- If you desire, add cheese to the top during the last 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
Notes
When using a mandoline cutter to slice potatoes, please use a cut-proof glove for finger safety!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 831mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g