Better Homes And Gardens Au Gratin Potatoes

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This is what we call quick and easy comfort. This deliciously creamy ham and scalloped potato casserole recipe goes with almost every dinner and only requires 20 minutes of prep, followed by a slow bake in the oven—making this hearty side dish your perfect go-to recipe for potatoes.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
6 medium peeled or unpeeled potatoes, thinly sliced (6 cups)
1 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Make With

Gold Medal Flour

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
2

In 2-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
3

Mix potatoes and ham in casserole; gently press down so surface is even. Pour sauce over potato mixture. Cut remaining 1 tablespoon butter into small pieces; sprinkle over potatoes.
4

Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving (sauce thickens as it stands).

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

tip 1
A 2-quart casserole will hold 8 cups; but its a good idea to leave some airspace at the top so the sauce won't overflow inside the oven. A typical 2-quart is a 8x8-inch glass baking dish, or you can use an oval ceramic baker—just pour some measured water into the pan to check the volume it will hold before using.
tip 2
Cook the onion 1 to 2 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, before adding the flour. The richer, lightly caramelized flavor will boost the overall flavor of the sauce.
tip 3
Cut the ham into small 1/2-inch chunks, that will easily layer with the potatoes.
tip 4
Use a mandoline slicer to achieve perfectly thin slices of potato that will cook evenly.
tip 5
Sprinkle the top of the casserole with 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan or gruyère (like a Swiss) cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking.

Nutrition

300 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 14g Protein, 33g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 300

Calories from Fat: 120

Total Fat: 13g; 20%

Saturated Fat: 6g; 30%

Trans Fat: 1/2g

Cholesterol: 50mg; 16%

Sodium: 1000mg; 42%

Potassium: 700mg; 20%

Total Carbohydrate: 33g; 11%

Dietary Fiber: 3g; 11%

Sugars: 6g

Protein: 14g

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%

Vitamin C: 8%; 8%

Calcium: 15%; 15%

Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 1/2 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Thin slices of fresh potatoes, diced cubes of juicy ham and a rich covering layer of creamy white sauce—no wonder that this homemade scalloped potatoes and ham recipe is so many home cooks' go-to choice when a hearty, comforting casserole is all that will do. If you've ever wondered about the difference between a dish like scalloped potatoes and ham and au gratin potatoes, it's simple—traditionally, the scalloped dish has a pure white sauce, but "au gratin" calls for the addition of grated Gruyere cheese. Don't be put off by tradition, however—feel free to embellish these easy scalloped potatoes and ham with any topping you'd like, including cheese or breadcrumbs. If you'd like to try more scalloped potatoes, you'll find traditional favorites, easy-prep options and modern news twists in Betty's Best Scalloped Potatoes Recipe Collection.