Scalloped Potatoes with Ham (Printable)

Tender potato layers with ham in rich, creamy cheese sauce. A comforting classic for family dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes & Ham

01 - 3.5 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
02 - 9 oz cooked ham, diced

→ Sauce

03 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 3 cups whole milk
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
09 - 1 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

→ Cheese

12 - 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
13 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
14 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Garnish (optional)

15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
03 - Sprinkle in flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1–2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk and cream, ensuring no lumps form.
04 - Simmer sauce for 3–4 minutes, stirring until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat and stir in half of the Gruyère and cheddar cheeses until melted.
05 - Arrange half the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Top with half the ham and pour over half the cheese sauce. Repeat with remaining potatoes, ham, and sauce.
06 - Sprinkle remaining Gruyère, cheddar, and all the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
07 - Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown.
08 - Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way the cheese sauce bubbles up through the potato layers creates these incredible crispy edges that everyone fights over
  • It's one of those rare comfort foods that feels fancy enough for holidays but simple enough for a Tuesday dinner
  • The leftovers, if you somehow have any, reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • Test potato doneness with a knife, they should offer no resistance when pierced through the layers
  • If the top is browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil
  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it rests, so don't panic if it looks slightly loose right out of the oven
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you have one for evenly sliced potatoes, but a sharp knife and steady hand work perfectly fine
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded, it melts so much better without the anti-caking coating
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