5.0 from 144 votes
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
These cheesy potatoes are a classic Southern dish with only 10 minutes of prep -- and a great way to use up leftover ham!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 573 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) salted butter
- 2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 large cloves)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 lbs. Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup (4 ounces) grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups (about 8 ounces) cooked, diced ham
- Optional garnish: fresh chopped chives, green onions, or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish; set aside.
- In a Dutch oven or other large heavy-bottomed pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in cream, garlic, and salt. Add peeled, sliced potatoes.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer (uncovered) for about 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce thickens. Gently stir the potatoes periodically as they cook. Add the ham to the potato mixture.
- Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Slice the potatoes to about ⅛-inch thick, keeping them all uniform so that they cook in the same amount of time. A hand-held mandolin slicer makes this task very quick and easy, but a sharp knife will also work!
- Use leftover baked ham from a previous meal, or purchase a package of diced ham from the grocery store. I do not recommend using thinly sliced deli ham.
- Yukon Gold potatoes or russet potatoes work best for these scalloped potatoes, since they are high in starch and therefore yield a creamy sauce.
- I recommend heavy cream for the best texture, and because it's less likely to curdle or separate when heated. Whole milk or half-and-half will also work, but they may have a grainier, less decadent texture in the sauce.
- All of the ingredients in these scalloped potatoes are naturally gluten-free -- just double-check the brands of ham, cheese, and butter that you're using to make sure that there's no sneaky gluten in there.
- Two pounds of scalloped potatoes with ham will serve about 4-6 people as a main dish. To feed a larger family, double all of the ingredients (for example, use 4 pounds of potatoes and a pound of ham, etc.) and bake the potatoes in a deep 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
- Recipe adapted from Southern Living.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6 of the recipe
Calories
573kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
1095mg
(46%)
Potassium
733mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1594IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
208mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1095mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1594IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.