Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham
- Preparing Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Served Person: 8
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups milk (i used 2%)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 pounds russet potatoes washed and very thinly sliced
- 1 pound diced ham (about 4 cups)
- fresh parsley for garnish
- Carbohydrate 26.5930056113781 g
- Cholesterol 49.915 mg
- Fat 16.8592133331742 g
- Fiber 1.9029881022459 g
- Protein 11.4669273639485 g
- Saturated Fat 10.6459476909072 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (231g)
- Sodium 278.405533208244 mg
- Sugar 24.6900175091322 g
- Trans Fat 1.0181484924399 g
- Calories 300 calories
Preheat oven to 350ºF and coat a 3 quart baking dish in nonstick cooking spray. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and onions are tender. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk in milk and cook until sauce is thickened and bubbly, about 4-5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Remove sauce from heat.Place half the sliced potatoes in bottom of prepared baking dish. Top with half the ham, then pour on half the sauce. Repeat layers and cover dish tightly with foil. Bake covered for 45 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden and bubbly. Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
