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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham Recipe

Indulge in creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes layered with savory ham. This comforting casserole is perfect for a hearty meal or holiday side dish.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced into strings
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups half and half (or milk)
  • 0.75 tsp dried rosemary
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried sage
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup cooked turkey ham, diced
  • 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

Method
 

  1. Shred cheddar and Gruyere, reserve ½ cup cheddar.
  2. Melt butter, cook sliced onions until browned (20+ min).
  3. Stir in garlic, cook 1 minute.
  4. Stir in flour to form a paste, cook 1 minute.
  5. Warm half and half, slowly add to pan while stirring.
  6. Add rosemary, oregano, thyme, and sage. Simmer 5 minutes, remove from heat.
  7. Stir in 1 ½ cups cheddar and ½ cup Gruyere. Fold in diced ham, reserving some for topping.
  8. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  9. Peel and thinly slice potatoes.
  10. Grease a 9 x 13-inch dish. Layer ⅓ potatoes, season with salt and pepper.
  11. Spoon ⅓ cheese sauce over potatoes.
  12. Repeat layering twice.
  13. Sprinkle remaining cheddar and ham on top. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  14. Cool, cover, and refrigerate or freeze if preparing ahead.
  15. Remove cover. Sprinkle Parmesan on top. Reduce heat to 375°F (190°C), bake uncovered 25 minutes.
  16. Sprinkle with parsley, let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of half and half.