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The Best Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe

By Erika in Christmas

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If you are in need of a side dish that’s practically guaranteed to be loved by everyone at your dining table, look no further! This scalloped potatoes and ham recipe is greeted with actual cheers from my family every time I pull it out of the oven. It’s that good!

I’ll show you exactly how to put this simple dish together – bookmark this recipe because you will absolutely reach for this one over and over!

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Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

I’ll be honest with you straight out of the gate – this is not a healthy dish. Sure, we could find nutritional high points in it (the ham adds protein, after all!), but at the end of the day, this is a comfort food recipe.

That means this old fashioned scalloped potatoes with ham recipe is the perfect thing to make when you need an equivalent of a food hug. And who doesn’t need that these days?

The ingredient list for this one is fairly short, and consists of “real” food ingredients, like butter, flour, milk, and spices, along with potatoes and ham. Just like grandma used to make!

Great Way to Use Holiday Leftovers

plate of scalloped potatoes with a fork

Yes, you can absolutely make this recipe any time of the year – we sure do! But, I’ve also found myself making scalloped potatoes and ham after the holidays when I have a lot of ham leftover from Christmas dinner or even Easter.

In fact, one of the nice things about the holidays is that even though there’s lots of cooking and baking, afterward, there are usually plenty of leftovers. This means mom gets a much-deserved break from cooking.

Eventually, though, you may get tired of ham sandwiches, and decide you have to cook something. Why not put that leftover ham to good use? My favorite post-Christmas dish, hands down, is this one. I searched for a long time before finding this recipe and after modifying it just a tad, it’s quickly become our favorite.

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Plate full of a scalloped potato recipe

This recipe has a flavorful creamy sauce, chunks of ham, and sliced potatoes. It’s not low-cal by any means, but who’s counting this time of year? It’s comforting, warming, and oh-so-yummy!

One batch makes one large casserole dish or approx 6-8 servings.

Here’s What You’ll Need for This Dish:

  • butter
  • flour
  • dried parsley flakes
  • salt
  • dried thyme
  • pepper
  • minced onion
  • milk
  • thinly sliced potatoes (about 5 medium-large potatoes)
  • chopped cooked ham

Step by Step Directions for Making This Dish:

Start by melting the butter in a saucepan. I recommend doing this on medium-low, as anything higher can lead to scorched butter. For this dish, we want to keep that smooth buttery flavor!

Then add the flour, parsley, salt, thyme, pepper, and minced onion.

Stir until smooth. I find this is best done when I use a whisk rather than a spoon. Next, gradually add the milk.

sauce in a pan

Turn the heat up to medium and bring to a boil. You don’t have to stir constantly but keep a close watch on it and stir regularly. Milk sauces burn quickly if they aren’t watched.

Once it’s boiling, cook and stir for 2 minutes. Then remove from the heat.

roux for potaotes

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Next, grease a 2.5 quart casserole dish with a little (more!) butter. You could also use a 9×13″ pan – you want to make sure the potatoes are nice and thick (as pictured) otherwise they can get overcooked.

Now, layer potatoes on the bottom, then top with a layer of ham. You’ll do several layers (about 3-4) so try to keep it as even as possible so every bite has some of that yummy flavor combo!

Lastly, pour some of that sauce on top.

pouring sauce over potatoes

Continue layering with ham, potatoes, and sauce until you reach the top. I’ve found that about 3-4 layers are right for this dish. Then, top with the remaining sauce.

scalloped potatoes and ham before baking

Cover and bake at 375º for 45-60 minutes or more until the potatoes are almost tender. You should be able to tell by poking with a fork. If the fork has a bit of resistance but can still go through – you are ready for the next step!

Dot with the remaining butter and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes longer or until the potatoes are fully tender.

Baking dish with potatoes and ham

My family was fighting me to dig into the dish before I could get a better picture. Now that’s some evidence that this is a favorite!

It’s that good.

plate full of creamy potaotes

How to Store Leftovers

If by some miracle you have leftovers with this dish, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll last about 2-3 days this way.

You can also freeze leftovers in airtight containers. Then thaw to room temperature and reheat. Enjoy!

More Side Dishes to Try:

  • Cottage Cheese Potatoes
  • Whipped Butternut Squash
  • Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
  • Instant Pot Mac and Cheese (Gluten Free!)

Just pin it below to find the recipe later!

 

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5 from 7 reviews

With a creamy flavorful sauce, chunks of ham, and sliced potatoes, this main dish has become a tried and true family favorite recipe.

  • Author: Erika at Living Well Mom.com
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 mins

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons of butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1–2 tsp minced onion
  • 3 cups milk
  • 6 cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 5 medium-large potatoes)
  • 1.5 cups cooked ham, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Stir in flour, parsley, salt, thyme, pepper, and minced onion until smooth. Gradually add milk and bring to a boil over medium heat. Whisk to keep smooth. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  3. In a greased 2.5 quart casserole dish, layer potatoes and ham with sauce spooned over. Repeat layers (usually 3-4). Top with the remaining sauce.
  4. Cover and bake for 65-75 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Dot with remaining butter and bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes longer or until potatoes are fully tender.

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    About Erika

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    Comments

    1. Dahlia says

      December 29, 2012 at 12:34 pm

      Looks yum – I must try!

      What part of the State do you live? I spend my Summers, as a kid in the Seacoast – so very beautiful!

      Reply
      • Erika says

        December 29, 2012 at 12:40 pm

        Thanks Dahlia! We live in the middle part of the state. It is pretty here – I love it. 🙂
        Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    2. Leila says

      December 29, 2012 at 2:51 pm

      Now I’m craving! We make ham and scalloped potatoes every year after Thanksgiving, but we do a homemade cheese sauce with ours (using left over cheese sauce from our broccoli and cheese sauce from Thanksgiving as well!) I look forward to your split pea soup. I wanted to do split pea with our ham bone from Christmas, but hubby doesn’t like peas so I’m going to try a navy bean soup which is similar – just no peas! 🙂

      Reply
      • Erika says

        December 29, 2012 at 3:06 pm

        That sounds yummy too, Leila! It’s always fun to hear how people make things – such a neat variety!

        Reply
    3. Jillian says

      December 31, 2012 at 12:05 pm

      This sounds so awesome! I’ve been looking for a good ham & scalloped potato recipe! Question- do you think it would work as a freezer meal? I want to make this with our leftover ham, but with New Year’s, etc I don’t really have a good night to slip this into my meal plan!

      Reply
      • Erika says

        December 31, 2012 at 2:41 pm

        I’ve never tried freezing the whole meal, but I often freeze extra ham and make this recipe later. I just cut the ham into chunks first then throw into a ziploc bag and freeze. You could try that. Good luck!
        Happy New Year, Jilly!

        Reply
        • Jillian says

          January 3, 2013 at 9:55 am

          Awesome! Thanks! 🙂 Happy New Year to you, too! Good look with the organizing! I’m working on that, too. One little step at a time, right?!

          Reply
          • Erika says

            January 5, 2013 at 7:45 pm

            Yes, that’s the best way to do it! Good luck right back at ya!

            Reply
    4. Maria Iemma says

      January 21, 2013 at 2:04 pm

      This recipe is going on my meal plan …. love potatoes, love ham. Thank you so much for sharing

      Reply
    5. Chrystal D says

      February 19, 2013 at 2:11 pm

      That looks really good! I’m hungry now!

      Reply
    6. Lily Kwan says

      March 14, 2013 at 4:24 pm

      This recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    7. tami s says

      March 26, 2013 at 3:28 pm

      I’ve never put tyhyme in mine but it is getting a bit boring so I’m going to try it!!!

      Reply
    8. Priscilla says

      April 2, 2013 at 8:04 am

      This looks so delicious! I have leftovers from my Easter ham so I will be putting them to good use with this recipe!

      Reply
    9. parmesan scalloped potatoes says

      February 20, 2014 at 10:19 am

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      Reply
    10. Ruth Martin says

      August 4, 2014 at 7:22 pm

      Hi Erika,
      My husband raved over this recipe, and he is not one to give food compliments very often at all! Just thought I’d let you know 🙂 I’m saving this recipe into my favorites. (I changed one thing in the recipe when I made it: substitute 1 cup of chicken broth for 1 cup of the milk. Somehow that just makes it tastier.) 🙂 (I learned that trick from another scalloped potato recipe we like.)

      Reply
      • Erika says

        August 28, 2014 at 2:32 pm

        Fantastic! Thanks for letting me know. And thanks for the tip – I’ll try that next time. I’m all for more flavor!

        Reply
    11. Sandra says

      January 5, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      This was a huge hit at dinner tonight! I added sharp cheddar to it just because it’s potatoes and ham. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Erika says

        January 6, 2015 at 1:11 pm

        Sharp cheddar sounds like a great addition! I’m glad it was a hit. Thanks, Sandra!

        Reply
    12. tutorial photoshop says

      January 22, 2015 at 2:27 am

      nyam…. I am to be hungry when looking your photo . 🙂

      Reply
    13. jenny says

      January 30, 2015 at 7:46 pm

      I have made this many times with no changes. Absolutely a new family favorite. Thank you so much!!

      Reply
      • Erika says

        February 2, 2015 at 11:21 am

        Thanks, Jenny. That’s great to hear!

        Reply
    14. Lintas3D Studio says

      December 22, 2015 at 10:05 pm

      Wow, I want try, so delicius

      Reply
    15. Kate says

      February 10, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      I have this in the oven now, it smells fantastic!!

      Reply
    16. Amy says

      April 8, 2018 at 2:58 pm

      My family asks for this yummy dish often.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    17. C Lange says

      June 17, 2018 at 9:56 pm

      This was delicious. I switched out 2 cups of milk for 2 cups whipping cream and then sprinkled some sharp cheddar and mild cheddar between the layers.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    18. Patricia Rivard says

      September 5, 2018 at 8:26 pm

      Love this recipe. Easy to make! One of my all tine favorites!!

      Reply
    19. Shana says

      April 24, 2020 at 9:17 pm

      This is truly delicious! I made a half a batch, which was perfect for four of us.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erika says

        April 27, 2020 at 11:07 am

        I’m so glad your family enjoyed this dinner!

        Reply
    20. Shana says

      April 29, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      It was delicious! My whole family loved it, and that’s rare. I made a half batch, which was perfect for one meal.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    21. Michelle says

      June 10, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      Second time making this dish:) Thank you so much for this recipe we luv it. Pups like it too lol

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erika says

        June 20, 2020 at 3:33 pm

        Yay, so glad you (and the pups!) love it! 🙂

        Reply
    22. Melanie says

      July 25, 2020 at 11:41 pm

      I made this recipe because I had some pota6that were left in the back of the refrigerator & forgotten & leftover sliced ham lunchmeat. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out with the ingredients I had but I figured it was worth a try. I added a 1/2 of a white onion & sliced it the same way I slices the potatoes. Because I had so much thin sliced ham leftover I used it all which came to 2 cups. I included shredded cheddar cheese & mixed it in with the potatoes then added it on the top for garnish. I didn’t have whole milk but I had unsweetened almond milk which worked really well. It was so good and the spices were absolutely perfect. Even though I didn’t have the exact ingredients it turned out so good that I am looking forward to making it again for guests.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erika says

        July 27, 2020 at 11:45 am

        Yum! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Melanie. Thanks for the feedback! 🙂

        Reply
    23. Donna Backus says

      November 19, 2022 at 6:27 pm

      I made this tonight for dinner. Sounded the closest to what my mom used to make. It was delicious ! Especially for my husband who was unburying our cars from the snow storm. Will definitely make again. I made no changes. Perfect just as it is .

      ★★★★★

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