mom's scalloped potatoes and ham
This makes a great main dish or side dish. The family cheers when they hear it's scalloped potato night. I will warn you that they take some time to bake, but they are well worth the effort! It reheats fabulously too. You can omit the ham if desired.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
2 Hr
method
Bake
yield
8 to 12
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 cups whole milk
- 1 - thick slice ham (1 pound or so), chopped
- 5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
How To Make mom's scalloped potatoes and ham
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Step 2To make sauce, cook onion in butter till tender but not brown. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add milk slowly. Cook and stir constantly till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
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Step 3Place half of the sliced potatoes in a greased 2-quart casserole. Cover with half of the sauce; sprinkle half of the ham evenly over the potatoes and sauce. Repeat layers. Bake, covered, in a 375 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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Step 4Uncover; bake about 45 minutes more or until potatoes are done and slightly browned on top. Check with a fork to see if they are tender. Makes 8 to 12 servings.
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Step 5Makes 8 to 12 servings.
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Step 6CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES: Prepare scalloped potatoes as above, except reduce salt to 1 teaspoon and stir in 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese into sauce after it is cooked, till melted.
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Category:
Potatoes
Keyword:
#ham
Keyword:
#side dish
Keyword:
#main-dish
Keyword:
#Potatoes
Keyword:
#scalloped potatoes
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Potatoes
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