Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe - A Mom's Impression (2024)

An easy, cheesy scalloped potatoes and ham recipe that will be a crowd favorite. Perfect for a dinner or as a side dish for a family meal, this classic casserole is super simple to make. And it’s a great use for any leftover ham from the holidays!

Potatoes and Ham Casserole

As you probably have figured out by now, I love potatoes. I don’t think that there is a better side dish option that a nice potato recipe. One of my favorites to make for large family dinners is this scalloped potatoes and ham recipe. It is always a favorite and it makes a large enough amount that I will have leftovers for lunch.

Making scalloped potatoes is much easier than you might think. It really is all about the prep, cutting the potatoes can take a minute, but it is all worth it.

What are the best potatoes to use for scalloped potatoes?

I’m from Idaho so I am a little biased, but I always use Idaho Russet potatoes for most of all my potato recipes. Russet potatoes are really starchy so they hold up well in this dish. Yukon Gold potatoes also work really well. The key is to cut them no larger than 1/4 of an inch so that they will cook all the way through and not be too hard, we are looking for fork tender potatoes for this recipe.

Can I freeze scalloped potatoes and ham?

Yes you can freeze scalloped potatoes ahead of time. Just be aware that the texture might change a bit. This article give some great directions on how they freeze scallop potatoes.

What do I serve with this cheesy scalloped potato casserole?

I like serving this recipe with a nice salad like this Asian Style Sesame Salad. The leafy greens are a nice contrast to the heavier cheese and potatoes. I also serve it with Brussels sprouts or green beans that have been steamed.

What ingredients will I need for scalloped potatoes and ham?

• Potatoes – I used Idaho Russet Potatoes but you can use any variety with this recipe. Use a Mandoline slicer to help with the prep. You DO NOT need to peel your potatoes if you don’t want to.
• Ham – This recipe is perfect to use up all that leftover Easter or Christmas ham!
• Salt and Pepper
• Butter and Flour- This will be the base of your Roux.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese – You could use Colby Jack here but I love the sharpness of Cheddar.
• Milk – I used 2% milk but you can use whatever you would like, keeping in mind that it might change the consistency of the sauce.
• Dried parsley – You could also use fresh (double the amount)
• Fresh chives – You could also use dried (half the amount)

Pan Size: This recipe makes a lot. I used a 13×9 casserole dish for this recipe and it was filled to the brim. If you want to use a smaller size, I would suggest cutting the recipe in half.

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes

1. Place sliced potatoes in a large bowl, pour ham over potatoes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and mix well.
2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium/high heat. Add flour and whisk well until well blended into a paste. Add 1 cup of milk and 1 1/2 cups of cheese, when cheese starts to melt, add the rest of the milk slowly whisking the entire time to make your cheese sauce. Allow mixture to come to a boil, add remaining salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon parsley, and half of the fresh chives. Remove from heat.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4. Spray a 13×9 casserole dish with cooking spray. Layer half of the potatoes and ham in the bottom of the dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes, ensuring that all of the potatoes are covered with the sauce. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and ham and the rest of the cheese sauce.
5. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake on middle rack of the oven for 75-80 minutes.
6. When baking is done, test potatoes to make sure they are fork tender. Add more time if needed. When they are finished remove the aluminum foil and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle remaining parsley and chives on top and place dish back into the oven. Cook for 15 more minutes until the cheese has melted and is golden brown on top.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Storage and Freezing

You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Gently reheat in the oven until heated through.

You can also freeze this dish. Let fully cool and wrap in freezer wrap. It will be good in your freezer for 3-4 months. Thaw overnight in your refrigerator before baking.

Notes, Tips and FAQs

• Let this dish rest for a bit when taken out of the oven. It takes a couple minutes for all the flavors to settle and incorporate with each other.
• Your Au Gratin Potatoes not getting soft? You may need to cook them for a bit longer. One sure way to make sure they get fully cooked in the time provided is to parcook them before slicing them up. You can boil them for about 10 minutes or throw them in the microwave for about 60 seconds.

Other Amazing Potato Recipes

• Ranch Roasted Potatoes
• Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
• Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
• Twice Baked Red Potatoes
• Easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows Recipe
• Korean Sweet Potato Recipe

More Recipes To Use Your Leftover Ham

• Crockpot Corn Chowder
• Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas
• Ham Salad Dip
• Ham and Pickle Dip
• Macaroni Salad with Ham and Cheese
• Ham, Green Beans and Potatoes
• Chipped Ham Sandwich
• Breakfast Nachos