Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Time: 1 hrs 55 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups ham, cubed small
• 5 large potatoes, peeled and sliced (about 1/4 thick)
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

• 1 Preheat oven to 350.
• 2 Cut ham into small cubes and set aside.
• 3 Peel and slice potatoes, put them in a bowl with enough water to cover them.
• 4 Heat the butter in a medium sized pan over medium heat.
• 5 Add the onions and cook until soft but not brown.
• 6 Add the flour and stir to make a roux.
• 7 Add the milk and stir constantly.
• 8 Once it comes to a gentle boil turn heat down and let the sauce cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionaly.
• 9 Stir in the italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• 10 In a greased 2 quart baking dish put a layer of half the potatoes followed by half the ham.
• 11 Pour half the white sauce followed by half a cup of cheese.
• 12 Make another layer of potatoes and ham and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
• 13 Cover and bake at 350 for 50 minutes.
• 14 Remove from oven and top with remaining cheese and bake for another 20 minute or until the potatoes are tender.