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Easy (No Fail) Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

A comforting and easy-to-make scalloped potatoes and ham dish, perfect for using leftover holiday ham. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser with its creamy sauce and cheesy topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 cups potato slices thin sliced (1/4 inch)
  • 2 cups turkey ham any cooked turkey ham or Easter turkey ham leftovers
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk regular milk or 2% milk
  • 2 cups cheese cheddar cheese, or a combination of cheddar and mozzarella
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Method
 

  1. Slice potatoes and chop ham. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt butter, whisk in flour, then cheese. Gradually add milk and bring to a boil. Season and add herbs. Cook 1-2 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 375F/ 190C.
  4. Layer half the potato/ham mix in a greased dish, top with half the sauce. Repeat layers.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 70 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  6. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese and herbs, bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.