Making Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

A wonderful variation on our all-time favorite traditional recipe for scalloped potatoes, scalloped potatoes and ham is the ideal combination of meat and potatoes.

You can use up any leftover ham by preparing this family-friendly, satisfying potato casserole.

Scalloped potatoes and ham go well with homemade meatloaf and a caesar salad as an entrée.

How to Prepare Ham with Scalloped Potatoes?

With just a few essential ingredients, this dish for scalloped potatoes and ham is really simple.

Scalloped potatoes are typically made using russet potatoes, although really any variety will work. I frequently omit peeling white potatoes in favor of ones with thinner skin.

The main course of scalloped ham and potatoes only requires two simple processes.

1. Begin by preparing a simple white sauce.

Roux is the foundation of this sauce. A roux is simply a mixture of fat and flour and is easy to make. It results in a creamy white sauce. You can include cheese in the sauce if you’d like (making this more like a Potatoes Au Gratin).

In butter, cook diced onions until they are soft.
Add the flour and simmer for a short while.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the liquid, swirling or whisking after each addition.

2. Bake the layered casserole.

Slice and peel the potatoes, then dice the ham (we use leftover copycat honey baked ham or Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze).
In a 9×13 pan, layer the potatoes, ham, and sauce. Bake covered.
For the final 15 minutes, if you’d like, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top.

3. Retire and serve

Similar to how you would serve a lasagna recipe, it is ideal to let these scalloped potatoes with ham casserole sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. As a result, the potatoes might continue to soften and the sauce can thicken and become less liquid.

Serving Ideas for Ham and Scalloped Potatoes

We consider ham and scalloped potatoes to be a dinner entrée since they are so filling. Potatoes with ham go best with fresh, green side dishes or a side salad because they are creamy, rich, and starchy.

Serve it over roasted green beans or steamed broccoli that has been delicately seasoned with balsamic vinegar or lemon juice.

Serve it with wine if you’re entertaining guests to class it up a bit! What wine pairs well with scalloped potatoes and ham? Avoid putting too much emphasis on red or white.

Either will do for substantial comfort foods like ham and cheese-filled potatoes.

A wine that is slightly sweeter and has a good acidity will go well with the rich, creamy meal of cheesy scalloped potatoes and ham. Use a white Riesling, Moscato, or Lambrusco as a compliment.

Ingredients

1. Set the oven to 350°F. A 9×13″ pan should be greased and saved.
2. Onion and butter should be cooked over low heat until the onion is soft. Cook for 1-2 minutes after adding the flour and thyme.
3. Reduce heat to low and gradually add milk, stirring after each addition. As you add more ingredients and stir them in, the mixture will begin to thicken yet smooth out. Stir in the chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and then simmer for one minute.
4. Put 1/3 of the potatoes on a plate, followed by 1/3 of the ham and 1/3 of the sauce. Layers should be repeated, ending with sauce.
5. 50 minutes of covered baking When the potatoes are cooked, remove the cover and bake for another 25 to 35 minutes. If using, add the cheese in the final 15 minutes.
6. At least 15 minutes should pass before serving. Add parsley as a garnish.

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