Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Hearty scalloped potatoes and ham smothered in a thick Cheddar cheese sauce is an easy, comforting main or side dish recipe, perfect for holidays.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 473 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• cooking spray
• 3 cups diced ham
• 8 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly browned, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until almost tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse with cold water until cool enough to handle. Drain well and set aside.

Step 5

Layer ½ of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 1 ½ cups diced ham and ½ of the Cheddar cheese sauce. Repeat another layer with remaining potatoes, ham, and sauce.