Do you have leftover ham from Thanksgiving or Christmas? Or are you just looking for a meal that's easy to put together that's also delicious? This recipe for scalloped potatoes and ham is one of our favorites and is a great way to use up leftover ham. The thing that sets this recipe apart from others is the seasoned breadcrumbs that gives it a nice toasted top!This recipe is easy to whip up, but you do need to allow baking time (approximately 60-90 minutes). Here's what you need to do:
Thinly slice 6 medium potatoes and cube 1 1/2 cups of ham. Chop 1/2 cup of onions. In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and add 3 tablespoons of flour. Whisk together and then slowly add 2 1/2 cups of milk. Stir until well blended and thickened. Boil for about 1 minute. In a greased 9 x 13" dish, add half the potatoes, ham and onions. Pour 1/3 of the sauce over the potatoes in the dish. Top with the remaining potatoes, ham and onions and pour remaining sauce over. Top with seasoned Italian breadcrumbs and cover, baking for 30 minutes at 350*. Uncover and bake an additional 30-60 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Enjoy!
Scalloped Potatoes & Ham:
6 medium potatoes (peeled and cut into thin slices)
3 T. butter
3 T. flour
2 1/2 C. milk
Salt & pepper to taste
1 1/2 C. diced ham
1/4- 1/2 C. finely chopped onions
Italian breadcrumbs
Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour and salt and pepper. Stir until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil- stir constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute. In greased 9 x 13" pan, put half the potatoes, half the ham, and half the onions. Pour 1/3 of the sauce over the potatoes. Add rest of potatoes, ham and onions. Top off with rest of sauce. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30-60 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
