Old-Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes with Ham
Old-Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes with Ham are creamy, cheesy, and loaded with savory ham. This recipe transforms a beloved Southern-style side dish into the ultimate comfort food casserole in a small-batch format.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds (about 4 cups) russet potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt (See Tip 1)
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter cut into cubes, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 slices (4.5 ounces) Velveeta (See Tip 2)
- 8 ounces (1½ cups cooked ham, cut into ½-inch cubes, divided
- ⅔ cup (8 ounces) milk
- ¾ cup (3 ounces) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 1½-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook potatoes in salted boiling water (1 tablespoon Kosher salt) for 4 to 5 minutes, until slightly softened. Drain well.
- Add one-third of the potatoes to the prepared baking dish. Top with one-third of the flour, one-third of the butter, black pepper, 2 slices of Velveeta, and half of the ham.
- Repeat the layers once more.
- Finish with the remaining potatoes, flour, butter, pepper, and Velveeta.
- Pour milk evenly over the casserole. (See Tip 3)
- Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes until bubbly and potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Yield: 4 servings (See Tip 4)
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Notes
- By cooking the potatoes in salted water, you season them from the inside out. The salt alters the potatoes' physical structure and prevents them from absorbing too much water during cooking.
- Rather than using pre-sliced Velveeta, you can cut slices from a block of Velveeta.
- For a make-ahead version, cover the casserole after adding the milk and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake uncovered, adding around 10 minutes to the baking time.
- Heat leftovers, if any in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 2604mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 2mg
