American · Dinner
Ham and Scalloped Potato Casserole
Diced cooked ham layered with thinly sliced potatoes and onion, baked in a roux-based cheddar sauce until the potatoes are tender and the top browns. The pork brings salt and smoke against creamy cheddar and whole milk, finished with parsley and served hot from the baking dish.
$4
20 minsPrep
60 minsCook
80 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
703Calories
41.1gProtein
37.6gFat
50.4gCarbs
14.9gSugar
5.1gFiber
2938mgSodium
166mgChol
20.7gSat Fat
892mgPotassium
286mgCalcium
1.8mgIron
0.8mcgVitamin B12
12.4mgVitamin C
gluten-free-adaptable
high-fiber
protein-rich
rich-umami
hidden-gems
Instructions
1
Prep
Heat oven to 375F and butter a small baking dish. Slice peeled potatoes into thin even rounds and slice the onion thinly.
2
Melt
Heat butter over medium heat, whisk in flour, cook 1 minute until foamy, then slowly add milk while stirring and simmer 4 minutes until thickened.
3
Combine
Remove sauce from heat, stir in grated cheddar until smooth, season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Layer
Arrange potatoes, onion, and diced cooked ham in the dish, pouring cheddar sauce between and over the layers evenly.
5
Bake
Cover with foil and bake at 375F for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake 15 minutes more until potatoes are fork-tender and golden brown.
6
Rest
Let the casserole rest 10 minutes off heat before serving.
7
Plate
Scatter chopped parsley over the top and serve hot from the baking dish.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g cooked ham
- 21 oz594g potato
- 11 onion (160g)
- 3 oz86g cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cup360ml whole milk
- 2 tbsp28g butter
- 2 tbsp16g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper
- a pinch of salt
