Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ham

• Produce

  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons, medium
  • 1 Onion, small
  • 4 lbs Russet potatoes
  • 1 tsp Thyme, fresh

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Chicken stock

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 2 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups Whole milk

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, optional
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 pound ham, diced *See Notes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
• 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

• If finishing under the broiler, heat oven to broil. If not, skip this step.
• Add potatoes into a medium pot and fill with enough cold water to just covet the potatoes. Bring to a full boil on the stove. Boil the potatoes until fork tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat, about 1 minute.
• Add onion and sauté until it turns soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add cream, milk, thyme, salt, pepper, and bring to simmer. Add the cheese and stir to melt. Remove from heat and set aside.
• When the potatoes are tender, drain well and put them back into the pot and add the ham. Pour the warm cheese mixture over the potatoes and stir to combine. If desired, transfer to a serving or gratin dish for dinner service.
• If you are broiling the mixture to brown the sauce, transfer the mixture to 3-quart gratin dish and broil until the cream is bubbling around sides and top is golden brown, about 5 minutes.