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scalloped potatoes

A delicious baked dish featuring tender sliced potatoes in creamy cheese sauce with ham.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 1.5 cups cooked ham
  • 0.75 cup cheddar cheese
  • 0.75 cup Monterey Jack cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Wash and peel the potatoes, then slice them thinly using a mandoline.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes until golden.
  5. Gradually whisk in half-and-half and milk, cooking until mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and paprika.
  7. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared dish. Top with half of the diced ham and half of each cheese.
  8. Pour half of the sauce over the layered ingredients.
  9. Repeat the layering with remaining potatoes, ham, cheeses, and sauce.
  10. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
  12. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

This classic scalloped potatoes recipe with ham and cheese is perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.