Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

Scalloped potatoes and ham are baked in a creamy sauce with a mild cheese flavor. The recipe is really easy and affordable. I have never had anyone not like this dish.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 337 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups milk
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ onion, chopped
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups diced ham
• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 pinch paprika, or to taste
• 4 cups peeled and sliced potatoes
• ¼ pound Cheddar cheese, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Layer 1/2 of the potatoes, 1/2 of the ham, and 1/2 of the onions in a 2-quart baking dish; repeat layers.

Step 3

Cook milk, peas, flour, butter, parsley, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

Stir Cheddar cheese into sauce until melted. Pour sauce over potato and ham mixture; sprinkle with paprika. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Remove foil and continue baking until lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.