Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Name: Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 1 9x13 pan, 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon butter (optional); 2 medium onions, thinly sliced (optional); 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 lb country baked ham, cut into 1/4 inch cubes; 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

Submitted by Trish Meyer

"Creamy and hearty dinner - it's a childhood favorite and now it can be yours."

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 1 9x13 pan
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 ¹⁄₂ cups milk
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
2 medium onions, thinly sliced (optional)
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 lb country baked ham, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Butter a baking dish.
In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium high heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in milk. Return pan to heat and bring to a simmer while stirring. When sauce has thickened remove from heat, season with salt and (white) pepper and set aside.
[OPTIONAL: In a skillet, cook onions in melted butter until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.]
Spread 1/3 of the white sauce in bottom of baking dish and top with half of the potatoes. Spread out half of the onions, ham, cheese
And another third of the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
Continue layering ingredients, ending with the remaining cheese on top. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Fork your potatoes in the center to make sure they are tender. Enjoy!