5 from 21 votes
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham is a layered casserole featuring thin slices of white potatoes, diced cooked ham, and a creamy sauce seasoned with fresh herbs and smoked paprika. The dish is baked until the potatoes become tender and the cheese topping turns golden and bubbly. This hearty and comforting bake combines tender potatoes with savory ham and a rich, velvety sauce enhanced by sharp cheddar cheese.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
694 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme finely chopped, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary finely chopped, fresh
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups cream or half and half
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 pounds potatoes sliced in about ⅛" thick rounds, white
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups ham diced into small cubes, cooked
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9x13" baking dish and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add the onion. Cook onion until onion tender.
- Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, flour, stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add milk a little at a time whisking very well between each addition.
- Next, stir in the cream and chicken broth, into the mixture. Add paprika, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil, boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Arrange ⅓ of the potatoes into the prepared baking dish. Topped with ⅓ of the ham, distributing evenly, next, and ⅓ of the sauce. Repeat the layers.
- Top with cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake covered for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 20-30 more minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
694kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Cholesterol
174mg
(58%)
Sodium
881mg
(37%)
Potassium
1322mg
(28%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2210IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
57mg
(63%)
Calcium
393mg
(39%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 694
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 694kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 881mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1322mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2210IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 393mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.