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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Godwin Afful
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The scalloped potatoes were creamy, cheesy, and smoky. I will definitely be making them again.
bahadur Qureshi
[email protected]I loved the cheesy, smoky flavor of these scalloped potatoes. They were the perfect side dish for my ham dinner.
Propessor Callme
[email protected]These scalloped potatoes were delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.
Boadi Anna
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the ham and the creamy texture of the potatoes.
Sbonga Nzuza
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the scalloped potatoes turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
the eye
[email protected]These scalloped potatoes were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less ham next time.
BD GAMER Riad
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the scalloped potatoes turned out dry. I think I would add more milk or cream next time.
Almarcia Kriel
[email protected]These scalloped potatoes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more ham and cheese next time.
Maggy
[email protected]I loved the smoky flavor of the ham in these scalloped potatoes. The potatoes were also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
sanjiv Jha
[email protected]These scalloped potatoes were delicious! The ham added a nice smoky flavor and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
thembi serithi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the scalloped potatoes turned out perfect. The ham gave the dish a nice smoky flavor and the potatoes were creamy and tender. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Rv Rizwan Khan
[email protected]These scalloped potatoes were easy to make and turned out great. The ham added a lot of flavor and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Ch muhammad hafeez Basra
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the ham and the creamy texture of the potatoes. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Sandesh Baahyal
[email protected]These scalloped potatoes were a hit with my family! The ham added a nice smoky flavor, and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.