Ham and Potato au Gratin

5 from 3 votes

Ham and Potato au Gratin

This delectable Ham and Potato Au Gratin recipe is a classic comfort food dish that's sure to please the whole family. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed as a main meal or as a side dish at your next dinner party. The combination of creamy potatoes, salty ham, and melted cheese makes for an irresistible flavor profile you won't soon forget.

Course Casserole, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, French

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 10

Total Time 1 30

Servings

Calories 396kcal

Author Robin Gagnon

Equipment

9x13 inch baking dish

Ingredients

4 cups peeled and thinly sliced potatoes preferably Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
1 ½ cups diced ham
¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190°C). Coat the interior of baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is bubbly. Gradually whisk in the milk, and continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and all of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and you have a smooth creamy sauce.
Arrange a layer of potato slices at the bottom of the casserole dish and sprinkle on a handful of the chopped ham.
Pour about a quarter of the cheese sauce over the potatoes and ham layer. Repeat the layers of potato and ham finishing up with the remaining cheese sauce.
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from oven and allow cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

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