Baked Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
I'm always wanting something creamy, cheesy, and savory! Like 24/7! These Baked Ham and Scalloped Potatoes gave all the comforting vibes! This reminded me of a potluck, Easter brunch, Grandma's house! It was cheesy, ooey and gooey, full of juicy ham, onion, herbs, and FLAVOR! You just can't help but go back and load your bowl up with more! This would work great as a side or a main dish! Bake it and take it with you to a party! Bring it to a party and then bake it! Prep it and bake it the next day! There's so much room for creativity and flexibility here! It was so delicious!
Equipment
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- ¼ cup Gouda freshly shredded
- ¼ cup Colby and Monterrey Jack freshly shredded
- 1 Yellow Onion diced
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 3 Thyme Sprigs minced
- ¾ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Cayenne
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- ¼ tsp Ground Mustard
For the baked ham and scalloped potatoes:
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 2 cups Diced Ham cured
- ¾ cup Gouda freshly shredded
- ¼ cup Colby and Monterrey Jack freshly shredded
- Cooking Spray
For serving:
- Chives thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Peel and slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick pieces. Move to a bowl filled with salted water and set aside until ready to use.
To make the sauce:
- In a medium sized saucepan, melt butter on medium heat.
- Sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent. Then add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the flour, stir, and cook for about a minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and cream, then simmer for about 5 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Whisk in the thyme and 1/4 cup of each cheese.
- Whisk until smooth, then whisk in all of the spices. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.
To make the baked ham and scalloped potatoes:
- Lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Next, layer half of the potatoes on the bottom of the pan into a scallop looking pattern. It doesn't have to be perfect or anything! Sprinkle half of the ham on top, drizzle half of the sauce on, and spread it around with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes, ham, and sauce, then top with the remaining cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 15 minutes.
- Broil on high for 1-2 minutes until the top is golden, and the cheese is melty!
- Allow to cool and thicken for a few minutes, top with chives, and serve! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 17gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1350IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 330mgIron: 1.6mg
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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