Ham and Scalloped Potatoes

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This ham and scalloped potatoes is a perfect casserole dish to make when you have leftover ham. Classic comfort food with lots of cheese, potatoes and ham. 

Are you looking for a great casserole to make and use up leftover ham? This cheesy ham and scalloped potatoes is a perfect option. You don’t have to just wait until you have leftover ham though. You can make this with ham you buy at the store or leave the ham out altogether. 

Other favorite recipes using leftover ham include this ham and rice casserole and this delicious ham tetrazzini.

Scalloped potatoes are very similar to au gratin potatoes. You could say they are cousins – scalloped potatoes often have cheese added to the dish. And of course these scalloped potatoes also have ham. 

Slice the potatoes

The potatoes should be thin and evenly sliced. I used a mandolin to get perfect sliced potatoes.

If you don’t have a mandoline, you can hand slice the potatoes. Try to keep them as evenly sliced as possible.

1. Use a mandoline and slice the potatoes as thin as possible
2. Slice each potato
3. Continue until all potatoes are sliced
4. Slice onion on mandoline too on the same setting or thickness

What type of potato do I use?

For this recipe, I used russet potatoes. I like the starchiness of the russets. You could also use a Yukon Gold potato. 

This recipe uses shredded cheese. I used a cheddar and Jack mixture. Colby cheese or all cheddar would also work fine.

How to make scalloped potatoes with ham:

1. Layer potatoes in a greased baking dish
2. Layer onions 
3. Sprinkle with flour and cheese and salt and pepper and add the ham and cheese
4. Add another layer of potatoes
5. Continue adding onions and ham, flour and cheese and salt and pepper
6. Repeat with a third layer adding potatoes, onions and ham
7. Pour milk over casserole and sprinkle with final cheese

Cover with foil before baking.

Can I make ahead of time?

This is a perfect make ahead casserole dish. I often like to make this in the morning and refrigerate until it’s time to pop into the oven. 

You could make the night before eating, but you don’t want to make it any further ahead of time. This potato casserole does not freeze well. 

Tips:

• Slice potatoes and onions evenly
• Evenly distribute ingredients through each layer
• Cover with foil before baking
• After 1 hour, remove foil and continue baking for 30-45 additional minutes
• Test to see if done by inserting a butter knife in the center. The potatoes should be soft and cooked through.
• Bake on a baking sheet to help prevent a mess in your oven, if the casserole bubbles over
• Allow dish to rest for 15 minutes before serving

I like to serve ham and scalloped potatoes with a simple salad with homemade dressing, fresh green peas and a delicious chocolate cream pie for dessert! 

If you are looking for other recipes to use up leftover ham, check out this collection of leftover ham recipes. 

Other great potato recipes:

• Hasselback potatoes
• Crispy smashed potatoes
• Potato soup
• Sweet potato gratin
• Baked sweet potatoes

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