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Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes and Ham (Easy & Cheesy)

A comforting and cheesy scalloped potatoes and ham recipe that's easy to make. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 russet potatoes medium ((peeled and sliced thin))
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (mild or sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, others)
  • 0.75 pound turkey ham diced or cut into small bite-size pieces ((about 3 cups; a bit more or less is fine))

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350° convection or 375° conventional.
  2. Scrub, peel, and slice potatoes about ⅜ inch thick.
  3. Chop onion and slice turkey ham into bite-size pieces.
  4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, add onion, and cook until clearing (3–4 minutes).
  5. Sprinkle in flour and cook, whisking, for about 2 minutes until light browning.
  6. Slowly add milk while whisking. Cook until thickening well (3–4 minutes). Mix in salt and pepper.
  7. Prep a 9 by 13 inch casserole dish with butter.
  8. Layer potatoes, ham, cheese, and sauce, repeating twice. Add extra cheese to the top layer.
  9. Cover with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake 45–90 minutes covered, then 20–25 minutes uncovered until golden and bubbling. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

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