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Creamy scalloped potatoes baked with ham, a comforting dish perfect for any meal.

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

A comforting dish of tender potatoes layered with savory ham and creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 4 cups thinly sliced Russet potatoes
  • 2 cups cooked ham, diced Use leftover ham for best results.
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Other cheese varieties can be substituted.
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter For greasing and sautéing.
  • 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or rosemary) Feel free to mix in favorite herbs.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish with butter.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onion until it becomes translucent (about 5 minutes). Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the greased baking dish. Top with half of the diced ham and half of the sautéed onion-garlic mixture.
  • Drizzle half of the heavy cream over the layers and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
  • Finish by topping with the shredded cheddar cheese.

Baking

  • Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until it is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Great served with a green salad or steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to two months.
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