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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Classic sliced potatoes get an upgrade with diced ham and melty cheddar cheese. A stellar, easy side for any occasion!
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 12 (1, 9x13-inch casserole dish)
Calories: 202 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion 1/4-inch diced
- 6 garlic cloves minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt divided
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes about 6 to 8 medium potatoes
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 1/4 to 1/2-inch diced cooked ham
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh chives thyme, or parsley, optional for serving
Instructions
- Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9x13 inch casserole dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a medium pot or skillet with high sides, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the onion. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until translucent. Adjust the heat as needed so the onion softens but does not brown. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in the milk, broth, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the black pepper. Set aside.
- Peel the potatoes. With a mandoline slicer (this is the easiest!) or a sharp chef's knife, carefully cut the potatoes into VERY thin slices (about 1/8-inch thick; don’t cut larger or they may not cook through). Place the potato slices in a large bowl and sprinkle with the flour and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. With your hands, toss to combine
- Spread one-third of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared dish. Spoon 1 cup of the milk-broth mixture over the top and sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the ham and one-third of the shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat layers twice more, so you have 3 layers each of potato, milk-broth, ham, and cheddar (you’ll end with the cheddar).
- Lightly mist a large piece of aluminum foil with nonstick spray. Cover the dish with the foil, placing it spray-side down, and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for 25 additional minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Turn the oven to broil. Return the pan to the oven and let broil until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly, about 1 to 3 minutes (keep an eye on it!).
- Sprinkle with the herbs. Allow the dish to stand at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes to allow the milk mixture to set and thicken. Enjoy hot, with additional salt and pepper to taste (the amount of salt you need will vary based on the saltiness of your ham and broth).
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1of 12
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Potassium
605mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
196IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12(1, 9x13-inch casserole dish)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 12 | |
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 605mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 196IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.