🛒 WHAT YOU’LL NEED
🥔 3 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
🥩 2 cups cooked ham, diced
🧀 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
🥛 2 cups whole milk
🥛 1 cup heavy cream
🧈 3 tablespoons butter
🌾 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🧅 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
🧀 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, optional
👩🍳 HOW TO MAKE IT
1️⃣ Prep the potatoes
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange the sliced potatoes nearby.
2️⃣ Make the creamy cheese sauce
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream until smooth.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from the heat and stir in 1½ cups of the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
3️⃣ Build the casserole
Arrange half of the potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the diced ham, then pour over half of the cheese sauce.
Repeat with the remaining potatoes, ham, and sauce.
4️⃣ Add the cheesy topping
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Parmesan over the top. 🧀
5️⃣ Bake until bubbly
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for another 25–35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbling.
6️⃣ Let it rest
Allow the casserole to rest for about 10–15 minutes before serving. This helps the creamy sauce settle and makes it easier to scoop.
✨ WANT TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN?
🥓 Add cooked bacon for even more smoky flavor.
🧅 Add thinly sliced onions between the potato layers.
🌶️ Stir in a little diced green chile for a mild kick.
🧀 Try a combination of cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Gruyère.
🌿 Sprinkle fresh parsley or chives over the top before serving.
💡 A LITTLE TIP
Slice the potatoes as evenly and thinly as possible so they cook at the same rate. If the slices are thick or uneven, some may remain firm while others become very soft.
❤️ THE ULTIMATE COMFORT SIDE
There’s something special about potatoes baked slowly in a creamy sauce with melted cheese and savory ham.
It’s humble food, but it has a way of making a meal feel extra special. 🥰
Serve it alongside roasted chicken, baked ham, or a simple green salad—or let it steal the spotlight all on its own.
💬 YOUR TURN!
Do you make scalloped potatoes with ham, bacon, or neither? 🥔🥓
And be honest… extra cheese on top or just enough? 🧀👇
Thank you for spending a little time with us today. ❤️
✍️ Written with care by BASSMA EL-HAZIBI
