Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

4.97 from 51 votes

These cheesy potatoes are a classic Southern dish with only 10 minutes of prep -- and a great way to use up leftover ham!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword cheesy scalloped potatoes, Scalloped Potatoes, scalloped potatoes and ham, scalloped potatoes with ham

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Resting Time 10

Total Time 1 5

Servings servings

Calories 573kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

¼ cup (4 tablespoons) salted butter
2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 large cloves)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 lbs. Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced to about ⅛-inch thick
1 cup (4 ounces) grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups (about 8 ounces) cooked, diced ham
Optional garnish: fresh chopped chives, green onions, or parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish; set aside. In a Dutch oven or other large heavy-bottomed pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in cream, garlic, and salt. Add peeled, sliced potatoes.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer (uncovered) for about 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce thickens. Gently stir the potatoes periodically as they cook. Add the ham to the potato mixture.
Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Yukon Gold potatoes or russet potatoes both work well in this recipe. Russet potatoes have the most starch, and therefore yield the creamiest sauce. By contrast, Yukon Gold (shown here) hold their shape the best and have a nice buttery texture, but the sauce will be slightly thinner.

Two pounds of scalloped potatoes with ham will serve about 4-6 people as a main dish. To feed a larger family, double all of the ingredients (for example, use 4 pounds of potatoes and a pound of ham, etc.) and bake the potatoes in a deep 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.

Recipe adapted from Southern Living.

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