Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

scalloped potatoes and ham on a plate with a fork in it.

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1 10

Total Time: 1 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 541cal

Author: Ashley Fehr

These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham are made with a rich, velvety sauce, tender potatoes, and a touch of leftover ham. Perfect for holidays or simple weeknight dinners!

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Ingredients

8 medium red potatoes (about 1200 grams or 2½-3lb)
2 cups chopped, cooked ham (160 grams)
¼ cup unsalted butter (60 grams)
1½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup all purpose flour (63 grams)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1½ cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided (180 grams)
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Peel potatoes and very thinly slice -- I like to use a mandolin for this.
Layer potatoes and ham in a lightly greased 9x13" baking dish (I do 3 layers of each, alternating each time) and preheat the oven to 375℉.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add salt, parsley, thyme, and pepper -- cook and stir 1 minute.
Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in the cream and broth.
Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of cheese.
Pour sauce over potatoes and ham. Cover with foil and bake for 60-65 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
Uncover, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Mozzarella and Parmesan, and bake 10 minutes or until thickened, bubbly, and cheese is lightly browned.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

*This recipe was updated originally published in November 2018 but was updated to ensure you get the best results!

*To make ahead, you can cover and refrigerate once completely assembled up to 8 hours. You need to be sure the potatoes are completely covered in sauce or they will brown.

Ingredients and Substitutions:

Potatoes: you can use any kind of potatoes in here! I prefer red or golden. You don't need to peel them -- the peel adds lots of great fibre.

Ham: you can use leftover cooked ham, deli ham, or omit for a meatless side -- just be sure if you add meat that it is fully cooked.

Seasonings: feel free to mix these up to your tastes! Onion powder, garlic or dried dill are all great in here.

Broth: if using salted broth, reduce the salt to 1 teaspoon and taste the sauce before pouring over the potatoes.

Cream: heavy whipping cream gives the best flavor and it does not break in the oven. For this reason I don't usually recommend swapping for a lighter cream.

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