Dinner
Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
Description
The term scallop refers to foods prepared by layering slices with a creamy sauce in a casserole. The technique is most used for potatoes--and no wonder--it is a delicious comfort food that is enjoyed by everyone! Our scalloped potatoes are made with a simple, luscious sauce that really levels up humble potatoes! Flour, butter, milk, onions, and seasonings are cooked on the stove to just the right consistency. The thinly sliced potatoes are stirred into the luscious sauce along with cubed ham, to make it extra-special!
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
- 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 6 medium peeled or unpeeled potatoes, thinly sliced (6 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
- In 2-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
- Mix potatoes and ham in casserole; gently press down so surface is even. Pour sauce over potato mixture. Cut remaining 1 tablespoon butter into small pieces; sprinkle over potatoes.
- Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving (sauce thickens as it stands).
