Name: Ham and Potatoes au Gratin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: PT-487378H29M9S
Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, thinly sliced; 2 cups diced cooked ham; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste); 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Optional: fresh chives or parsley for garnish

Ham and Potatoes au Gratin

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Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly cozy, this ham and potatoes au gratin is the ultimate way to transform leftovers into a rich, satisfying dish. With layers of tender potatoes, savory ham, and a golden cheese crust, it’s everything comfort food should be.

Author: Wyatt Porter
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs potatoes, thinly sliced

2 cups diced cooked ham

3 tbsp butter

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

1 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Optional: fresh chives or parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat Oven: to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Make Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Cook until thickened, then stir in cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Layer & Assemble: Arrange half the potatoes in the dish, top with half the ham, and pour half the cheese sauce over. Repeat layers. Sprinkle Parmesan on top.

Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake another 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Rest & Serve: Let sit 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 420
Fat: 25g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 20g

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