Scalloped Potatoes with Ham Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
🥘 Recipe Yield: 4 servings
🥔 Recipe Category: Potato
🍽️ Keywords: Vegetable, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Description:
Indulge in the comforting flavors of tender potatoes and savory ham with this delightful Scalloped Potatoes with Ham recipe. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a hearty weekend meal, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Layers of ham, onion, and potatoes are smothered in a creamy sauce and baked to golden perfection. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad or steamed veggies for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked ham
- 1/2 onion
- 4 potatoes
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 tablespoon margarine
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 478.7
- Fat Content: 19.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 10g
- Cholesterol Content: 77.5mg
- Sodium Content: 756.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 52.1g
- Fiber Content: 6g
- Sugar Content: 3.4g
- Protein Content: 23.5g
Recipe Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Layer Ingredients: In a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, layer half of the ham, half of the onion, and half of the potatoes.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining ham, onion, and potatoes.
- Prepare Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the milk, butter, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the layered potatoes in the casserole dish.
- Bake Covered: Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the potatoes are almost tender.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs and margarine together.
- Add Topping: After the initial baking time, uncover the casserole dish and sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the potatoes.
- Bake Uncovered: Return the casserole dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the Scalloped Potatoes with Ham to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and makes it easier to handle. Serve warm and enjoy the deliciousness!
This Scalloped Potatoes with Ham recipe is a fantastic way to elevate your dinner table with minimal effort. With layers of flavor and a creamy texture, it’s a dish that will leave everyone satisfied and asking for seconds. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress. Enjoy the comforting goodness of potatoes and ham in every bite!
