These Scalloped Potatoes and Ham are the perfect make ahead holiday dinner but they're just as good for leftovers, too! Super creamy, cheesy and comforting.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr25 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: scalloped potatoes, scalloped potatoes and ham recipe
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan. Layer 8 thinly sliced medium red potatoes and 2 cups cooked chopped ham in the pan.
In a medium saucepan, melt ¼ cup unsalted butter. Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute.
Whisk in ¼ cup all purpose flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in 1½ cups 2% milk and 1 cup heavy cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Stir in 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
Pour sauce over potatoes and ham. Cover with foil and bake for 60-65 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
Uncover, sprinkle with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese , and bake 10 minutes or until thickened, bubbly, and cheese is lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.