Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

These comforting cheesy scalloped potatoes are made with fresh potatoes and without any processed foods. They are smothered in a creamy cheese sauce and have plenty of ham. A perfect dish to use up leftover ham or a perfect dish to give you a reason to buy ham.

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup diced yellow onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 3 cups fat free milk
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 pounds russet potatoes, washed
• 1 pound diced ham

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Slice the potatoes super thin and place in a bowl of cold water. Set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
4. Add in the onions and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 4 minutes.
5. Add in the garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
7. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
8. Add in the black pepper and cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese is completely melted.
9. Remove the sauce from the heat.
10. Drain the potatoes and pat them dry.
11. Place half of the potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the ham and then pour half of the cheese sauce on top. Place remaining potatoes on top of the cheese sauce, top with ham and pour remaining cheese sauce on top.
12. Cover baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
13. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and casserole is bubbly.
14. Let cool for 10-15 minutes to let it set up a bit.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:
Depending on how thinly you slice your potatoes you may need to increase your baking time.

Serves: 8
Calories: 408
Total Fat: 20.3g
   Saturated: 7g
   Polyunsaturated: 0.2g
   Monounsaturated: 1.5g
   Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 90.5mg
Sodium: 1,370.1mg
Potassium: 741mg
Total Carbs: 30.7g
   Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
   Sugars: 6.7g
Protein: 25g
Vitamin A: 7.3%
Vitamin C: 36.4%
Calcium: 10.3%
Iron: 11.2%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from Love Grows Wild.