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    The Life Jolie » Main/Entree » Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole

    Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole

    Published: Apr 19, 2019 · Modified: Aug 31, 2022 by Jessy Freimann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads.

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    Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole is an excellent way to use leftover holiday ham. Cheesy, creamy and super easy to make, it's a dinner the whole family will love!

    Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole is an excellent way to use leftover holiday ham. Cheesy, creamy and super easy to make, it's a dinner the whole family will love!

    A spoon holding a scoop of ham potato casserole

    Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

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    Try these other recipes featuring leftover ham recipes:

    • Mom's Favorite Ham Salad
    • Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders
    • Leftover Ham and Potato Soup

    It's always nice to have some tasty options to repurpose leftovers, so I've been throwing together some super tasty options featuring ham. Scalloped potatoes with ham seemed like a tasty combo! This is typically a popular combo to begin with, so the flavors are a natural fit.

    This is a super tasty variation of my Mom's Homemade Scalloped Potatoes, which I made using my  easy Crock Pot Ham. I wanted this particular recipe to be nice and cheesy, because adding cheese is usually always a good idea! The great thing is, once you've thrown it together, the oven does the rest of the work for you. Steam up some veggies and you've got the perfect family dinner!

    An overhead image of a pan of cheesy scalloped potatoes and ham

    Tips for making this Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe

    • The sizes of the potatoes may vary, so try to have a few extra on hand in case you need them.
    • I peel my potatoes but if you don't mind the skin, you don't have to do this step.
    • You want the potatoes to be really thinly sliced. A mandoline mikes this really quick and easy but you can also carefully use a sharp knife.
    • I shop the ham slices into bite-size pieces around ½-3/4 of an inch in size.
    • Spray down the baking pan to help prevent sticking.
    • When you’re making the layers of potatoes, try to make it as even as possible. That said, they may overlap a little and that’s ok.
    • You want the milk to almost cover the potatoes, but not completely. You can always add a bit more milk if you need to.
    • I start these covered for 30 minutes and then uncover and cook another 30 minutes so they get nice and brown.

    A spoon in a pan of scalloped potatoes and ham recipe

    Frequently asked questions about making Ham and Potato Casserole

    • Can you freeze au gratin potatoes? Yes, but you'll want to freeze midway through cooking to help maintain their texture.
    • Can I freeze leftover cheesy potatoes? Yes, but wrap them well and bake covered once thawed.
    • How long do cheesy potatoes last in the fridge? Around 3-5 days covered provided this is made within a day after cooking the ham.
    • Can you make scalloped potatoes and ham for a crowd? Totally! Just double the recipe and bake in a 9" x 13" pan.
    • Can you make scalloped potatoes and ham ahead of time? Yes, I'd assemble and bake off and then cool and refrigerate. When it's time to reheat, cover and bake until heated through. You could also assemble and bake just before serving is serving the same day as you're assembling.

    A plate of scalloped potatoes and ham

    Make it a meal!

    A few great recipes to round out and complete this meal would be:

    • Peas with Onions
    • Easy Garlic Green Beans
    • Coconut Cake
    • Cherry Cheese Pie

    Helpful tools:

    1. 9" x 9" baking pan
    2. Chef's knife
    3. Cutting board
    4. Mandoline
    5. Measuring cup
    6. Whisk
    Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole is an excellent way to use leftover holiday ham. Cheesy, creamy and super easy to make, it's a dinner the whole family will love!

    Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole

    Jessy Freimann
    Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole is an excellent way to use leftover holiday ham. Cheesy, creamy and super easy to make, it's a dinner the whole family will love!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • Cooking spray
    • 6-7 medium potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced
    • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
    • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 cups leftover sliced ham, chopped to pieces around ½" - ¾" in size
    • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
    • ¼ cup flour
    • 2 ½-3 cups milk

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease 9" x 9" pan.
    • Lay ⅓ of the potatoes into a single layer on the bottom of the pan, shingling them (it's ok if they overlap a little).
    • Top the potatoes with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ⅔ cup ham and ½ cup cheese.
    • Next, shingle ⅓ of the potatoes into the pan.
    • Top the second layer of potatoes with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ⅔ cup ham and ½ cup cheese.
    • Shingle the remaining ⅓ of the potatoes into the pan.
    • Top the third layer of potatoes with remaining ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon onion powder and ⅔ cup ham.
    • In a medium bowl whisk milk into the four. Pour evenly over the potatoes. It should almost cover the potatoes (you can add a bit of milk if needed).
    • Top with remaining ½ cup cheese an cover. Bake covered for 30 minutes.
    • Remove cover and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
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    1. Marcy says

      April 16, 2020 at 10:59 pm

      This was amazing. It will be a go to recipe for our family from now on.
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        April 19, 2020 at 1:50 pm

        I'm so glad you loved it Marcy!
        Reply
    2. Susan says

      January 10, 2021 at 9:13 am

      I added a little smoked paprika I appreciate that this recipe did not have heavy cream and two cans of soup - this is much healthier and was delicious
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        January 10, 2021 at 2:54 pm

        I bet that added some awesome flavor! Thanks for sharing <3
        Reply

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