Scalloped Potatoes With Ham And Cheese
Scalloped potatoes with ham and cheese is a warm, rich, and satisfying meal. It combines thin slices of potato, chunks of savory ham, and melted cheese in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1½ cups cooked ham diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease your baking dish.
- Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and whisk until smooth and bubbly.
- Slowly add milk, whisking to prevent lumps.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.
- Layer half the potatoes in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with half of the ham and half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layers with remaining potatoes, ham, and cheese.
- Pour the thickened sauce evenly over the whole dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake another 20–25 minutes.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for thin, even potatoes.
- Make sure the sauce is thick before pouring it in.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts smoother than pre-shredded.
- Let it rest before serving for better texture.
- Add green onions or herbs for a fresh twist.