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Baked Scaplloped Potatoes & Ham



This dish is the perfect comfort food.  Layers of thinly sliced potatoes, savory ham, and a cheesy, rich sauce bake to golden perfection!  Serve with a fresh salad and some hot rolls and you've got yourself a truly delectable dinner for your family and/or friends. 
4 tablespoons pure butter
1 cup diced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% or whole milk 
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded plus 1/2 cup
2 pounds russet potatoes, washed and very thinly sliced, tossed in a little olive oil plus a dash of salt and pepper to taste
1 pound diced ham (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped plus 2 Tablespoons
pinch of Paprika


Preheat oven to 375ºF and coat a 3 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. 

 In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add garlic and 1/2 cup of parsley and cook for another 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and onions are tender. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk in milk and cook until sauce is thickened and bubbly, about 4-5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and 2 cups of shredded cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Remove the sauce from heat.

 Layer 1/3 of the sliced potatoes in bottom of prepared baking dish. Top with 1/3 of cheese sauce, then 1/3 of the ham.  Repeat layers and cover dish tightly with foil. Bake covered for 60 minutes, then remove foil.  Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese over top, 2 Tablespoons of parsley, and pinch of Paprika.  Bake for another 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden and bubbly. Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving. Cooling for 10 - 15 minutes before serving is very important because it allows flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.  Enjoy!

 Serves: 8

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