Scalloped Potatoes with Ham (Printable)

Tender potato layers with savory ham in rich, creamy cheese sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes & Ham

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→ Sauce

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→ Cheese

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→ Garnish (optional)

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# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
03 - Sprinkle in flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1–2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk and cream, ensuring no lumps form.
04 - Simmer sauce for 3–4 minutes, stirring until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat and stir in half of the Gruyère and cheddar cheeses until melted.
05 - Arrange half the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Top with half the ham and pour over half the cheese sauce. Repeat with remaining potatoes, ham, and sauce.
06 - Sprinkle remaining Gruyère, cheddar, and all the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
07 - Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
08 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown.
09 - Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The way the cheese sauce seeps between every single potato layer creating pockets of pure comfort
  • Leftovers, if they even exist, taste even better the next day for breakfast
  • That moment when you pull back the foil and everyones eyes widen at the golden crust
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  • Slice your potatoes as thinly and uniformly as possible, ideally about 3mm thick, so they all finish cooking at the same time
  • A mandoline makes this work infinitely faster, but watch your fingers because they are unforgiving
  • The sauce might seem thick when you first pour it, but the potatoes will release moisture as they bake
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  • Smoked turkey or chicken work perfectly if you want to switch up the protein or need something lighter
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper in the sauce adds subtle warmth that makes the cheese flavors pop
  • Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in a 350°F oven, covered to prevent drying out
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