SARASOTA'S SUPREME SMOKY SCALLOPED POTATOES & HAM
The best way I know to use up Holiday ham. Now I cook ham all the time, almost once every 6 weeks or less, so I love to keep bags of chopped ham in my freezer. There are so many great uses and this is one. I love to use a smoky gouda for this and a little bacon and onion which just takes this dish over the top. Otherwise it is a pretty basic scalloped potato recipe. Give it a try for dinner one night. I serve this with a fresh salad and nothing more. It is rich, deep in flavors and a perfect way to use up some of that ham in the freezer.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Ham
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 Dinner Portions, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bacon -- In a small sauce pan, heat to medium and add the bacon and saute slowly, not butter or oil needed. Just go slowly and crisp until golden brown and crisp. Remove the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
- Onions and Celery -- Now in the same pan with the bacon drippings (just keep 1 teaspoon of the drippings), you don't need any more. Just toss out any additional drippings. Saute your onion and celery until tender. It should take around 4-5 minutes if that on medium heat. Add the bacon and a little salt and pepper and set to the side.
- Ham and Potatoes -- Just have them thin sliced and diced and ready to go.
- Sauce -- In a medium size pot, medium heat, add the butter and melt. Add in the flour and mix well to combine. Cook on medium low until the butter and flour are well combined. Slowly add in the milk and cream while stirring constantly as well as the salt/pepper and cayenne. Stir well and cook on medium heat until the sauce begins to thicken. Add in the cheese (gouda and cheddar) stir until melted. If the sauce is a bit thick, just add a little more milk. I like happen to like mine thick, but my Mom always liked them a bit thinner, so I always added a little more milk when I made it for her. That is just personal taste.
- Casserole -- Spray a 13x9" or any similar casserole dish with non stick spray. Layer 1/3 potatoes, 1/2 the vegetables, 1/2 the ham, 1/2 the cheese sauce; then repeat. Top with potatoes and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and a sprinkle of paprika for the topping.
- Bake -- I bake mine in a 350 oven for 30 minutes, covered with foil, then uncover and cook another 20-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
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shafiq ahmedlarik Bobby
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy recipe. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the ham flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again!
Yareli Ramirez
[email protected]I thought this dish was too salty. I think it would be better with less ham or a different type of cheese.
Riana
[email protected]Just ok.
Aisha Juma
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used smoked turkey instead of ham and it was delicious. The potatoes were creamy and flavorful and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.
Willy Coffie
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. The potatoes are always cooked perfectly and the ham flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jasim Uddin Raju
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for scalloped potatoes. It's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the smokiness of the ham and the creaminess of the potatoes.
Chisto Mw
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[email protected]I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning or a different type of cheese. Otherwise, it was easy to make and the potatoes were cooked well.
Md Bishall
[email protected]Good, but not great.
Ema Akter
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The smoky flavor of the ham adds a nice touch and the potatoes are always a hit. I like to add a little bit of extra cheese on top before baking for a crispy crust.
Bailee Cook
[email protected]Five stars! This was an easy casserole to put together with ingredients I always have on hand. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the ham flavor really came through. I served this with a side salad and it was a hit.
Vin Jenkins
[email protected]My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this dish. I made one small change, using Gruyère cheese instead of cheddar and Parmesan, and it was delicious! The potatoes were creamy and flavorful, the ham added a nice smokiness, and the cheese was perfectly m