Ham and Potatoes Au Gratin

Name: Ham and Potatoes Au Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sliced peeled potatoes, cooked; 1 cup diced cooked ham; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Dash white pepper; Minced fresh parsley

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Au gratin potatoes and ham is an excellent make-ahead dish to use up leftover ham. We smother thinly sliced potatoes and diced ham in an easy cheese sauce.

Ingredients

2 cups sliced peeled potatoes, cooked
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a greased 1-qt. baking dish, combine potatoes, ham and onion; set aside.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add cheese, salt and pepper; stir until the cheese is melted. Pour over potato mixture and stir gently to mix.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 872 calories, 59g fat (37g saturated fat), 204mg cholesterol, 2526mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein.

This is one of the dishes Grandma served to our family during the holidays. Now, when the family gathers and I prepare this for my grandchildren, memories of those special times at Grandma's house fill my mind. I usually double this recipe, because the leftovers are fabulous when warmed in the microwave.

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