Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

 

This meal is great when you do not feel like running to the store.  I usually always keep potatoes on hand to make easy dinners and side dishes. Besides the long cooking time, this meal is quick to prepare and easy clean up.

 

Recipe slightly adapted from www.excellenteats.blogspot.com

 

1 TBSP Butter

2 TBSP flour

2 C milk
1/2 medium onion (finely diced)

1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp pepper

1 TBSP. Parsley flakes

1/2 - 1 c. grated cheddar cheese (amount used is to your own preference)

2 pounds red potatoes (thinly sliced) *you can use russet or yukon potatoes as well!
6 oz nitrate/nitrite free ham, cubed (Trader joes, boars head, or hormel natural)

Preheat oven to 375.

In a large saucepan, melt butter over low-med heat. Add onion and cook until onions are translucent. Mix in the flour , and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Add salt, pepper, and parsley. Turn heat up to medium and cook until mixture has thickened (will be several minutes). Stir in cheese and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds.

Add potatoes and stir to mix thoroughly. Then pour mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish. 

Cover with foil and cook for 25-30 minutes. Remove tinfoil and continue cooking another 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.