Description
Scalloped ham potatoes deliver pure comfort right from the kitchen, bringing together creamy layers of sliced potatoes and tender ham that melt together beautifully. Hearty, satisfying comfort comes alive with each delicious forkful of this classic dish that warms your soul and delights your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 pound cooked ham
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 large onion
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes after slicing them ⅛ inch thick. Slice 1 large onion into thin rings.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk 4 tablespoons flour into the melted butter for 2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually pour 3 cups whole milk into the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Ensure each milk addition blends smoothly.
- Season the sauce with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg. Stir until combined.
- Simmer the sauce on low heat for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens. Remove from heat.
- Fold ½ cup Gruyere cheese into the warm sauce until melted and smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 350F. Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
- Create the first layer of potatoes, slightly overlapping the slices. Top with onion rings and diced ham.
- Repeat layering potatoes, onions, and 1 pound diced ham until ingredients are used, finishing with a potato layer.
- Pour cheese sauce evenly over the casserole, ensuring sauce reaches all layers.
- Sprinkle remaining ½ cup Gruyere cheese across the top.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 60 minutes at 350F.
- Remove foil and continue baking 25 minutes until potatoes are tender and top turns golden brown.
- Allow casserole to rest 15 minutes after removing from oven.
- Optional: Scatter ¼ cup chopped parsley over the dish before serving.
Notes
- Potato slicing matters most, so aim for uniform 1/8-inch thickness to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Letting the casserole rest after baking allows the sauce to settle and makes serving much easier without losing all the creamy goodness.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for heavy cream, and use lean ham to reduce overall fat content.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or fontina for different flavor profiles, but Gruyere provides the most traditional and rich taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20-30 minutes
- Category: Ham
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 416 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg