Easy scalloped potatoes and ham

00743 11 40 C 11 55. 007431 69 40 easy scalloped potatoes and ham C 47. Scalloped potatoes and ham is classic old-fashioned comfort food with creamy sauce, melted cheese, and thin slices of tender ham and potatoes. This hearty dinner is the perfect use for leftover ham.

Introduction Homemade scalloped potatoes with ham are one of our favorite comfort foods. With these easy step-by-step photo instructions, you get perfect results the first time and every time. As usual, I read way too many recipes, but most were very similar. The inspiration piece will be a Pioneer Woman recipe on Food Network but highly modified by my old memory. Some of the changes to simplify the instructions, decrease the fat some, and, most importantly, change the cooking time. I know this is cooking for two, and I have included instructions for a half recipe.

Au Gratin Potatoes: Scalloped is anything baked in a casserole with a sauce that could be cheese or any other sauce. So this recipe could be called Scalloped or Au Gratin or Scalloped Au Gratin. Season and add flour to make a roux and brown the roux. Add milk to the roux and whisk until thickened. Make the casserole in a prepared pan by making three layers that each containing potato slices, ham, shredded cheese, and sauce.

Use double cheese to top the final layer. Cover with foil and bake for 90 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown—20 to 25 minutes. Rest for at least 10 minutes to setup before serving. Ingredients The Potatoes All potatoes will cook about the same, so use what you want and have available, but usually, Russet potatoes are used.