Scalloped Potatoes with Ham
Our cheesy scalloped potatoes with ham recipe combines tender potatoes and diced ham in a creamy sauce. Easy casserole in 90 minutes.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 6 cups potatoes approximately 3 pounds, cleaned but unpeeled. I used Golden potatoes, but you can also use Russet potatoes.
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella divided
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked ham diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- Oil or butter a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
- Clean the potatoes, don’t peel them.
- Slice the potatoes approximately ¼ inch thick.
- Rinse the sliced potatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Place the potatoes into the prepared 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Whisk in the flour. Mix until you have a paste-like mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth while mixing. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
- Add the milk. Mix well. You should have a milky mixture.
- Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Keep cooking on medium heat until the desired thickness, 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella. Mix until the cheese is all melted.
- Add in the ham. Mix well so the ham is coated with the sauce.
- Pour the mixture over the potatoes. Cover tightly with aluminium foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes. You know the potatoes are ready when you can easily insert a fork into the potato slices.
- Uncover the baking dish and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Cool for 2-3 minutes.
Notes
BAKER’S NOTES:
Ingredients:
Take note, depending on how thick or thin you are cutting the potatoes will directly impact how long you need to cook them. If you want to prepare this dish ahead, I would cut the potatoes, place them in cold water in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours. Storage: Once the potatoes are completely cooled, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat: In a heat-proof container in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 4 to 5 minutes. I love adding extra cheese on them. You can also reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes, depending on how much you are reheating. What to serve with:
Serve with a roast, grilled chicken, or steak. Have fun with the recipe:
Add some sauteed onions, mushrooms, or roasted garlic.
Substitute the ham with bacon, crumble sausage, or even leftover turkey. Make this recipe spicy: Add some finely diced jalapeno or banana peppers into the cheese sauce. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder for added heat. To make this recipe more kid-friendly, substitute the cheese with Colby Jack, use a larger size of ham, or add bacon bits. Make this recipe deluxe: Substitute the cheese for a Gruyère or add some fresh-grated Parmigiano. Add some crispy dried onions and top the potatoes with fresh chopped herbs before serving.
Take note, depending on how thick or thin you are cutting the potatoes will directly impact how long you need to cook them. If you want to prepare this dish ahead, I would cut the potatoes, place them in cold water in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours. Storage: Once the potatoes are completely cooled, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat: In a heat-proof container in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 4 to 5 minutes. I love adding extra cheese on them. You can also reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes, depending on how much you are reheating. What to serve with:
Serve with a roast, grilled chicken, or steak. Have fun with the recipe:
Add some sauteed onions, mushrooms, or roasted garlic.
Substitute the ham with bacon, crumble sausage, or even leftover turkey. Make this recipe spicy: Add some finely diced jalapeno or banana peppers into the cheese sauce. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder for added heat. To make this recipe more kid-friendly, substitute the cheese with Colby Jack, use a larger size of ham, or add bacon bits. Make this recipe deluxe: Substitute the cheese for a Gruyère or add some fresh-grated Parmigiano. Add some crispy dried onions and top the potatoes with fresh chopped herbs before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 1mg
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