Cheesy Ham and Potatoes Au Gratin
A delicious and creamy potato casserole with ham and a cheesy sauce, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
| 2 | lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced |
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| 2 | cups fully cooked diced ham |
| 2 | medium onions, chopped |
| 1.33 | cups cup butter |
| 3 | teaspoons teaspoons all-purpose flour |
| 14 | ounces ounces milk |
| 2 | cups cups shredded cheddar cheese |
| 3⁄4 | teaspoon teaspoon salt |
| 1 | dash dash black pepper |
| 1 | (14 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup |
| 1⁄2 | cup cup plain breadcrumbs |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by bringing water to a boil in a large dutch oven. Add the thinly sliced potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes, or until they are tender. |
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| 2. | In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt the butter. |
| 3. | Stir in the all-purpose flour until it forms a smooth paste. Add the chopped onions and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they become translucent. |
| 4. | Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble. |
| 5. | Add the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and a dash of black pepper. Stir until the cheese is completely melted. Then, mix in the cream of mushroom soup. |
| 6. | Pour this creamy cheese sauce over the potato mixture, and gently stir everything together. Add the diced ham and fold it in gently. |
| 7. | Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the plain breadcrumbs on top. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the dish is bubbly and golden brown. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 774 kcal |
| Protein | 26.4 g |
| Fat | 44.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 68.8 g |
| Fiber | 6.4 g |
| Sugar | 6.7 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița