BROCCOLI SCALLOPED POTATOES

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The combination of ham and cheese creates a wonderfully smoky flavor. I also love that I can cook an entire meal-vegetable and all-in one standout dish. -Denell Syslo, Fullerton, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
2 cups julienned fully cooked ham
2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed and patted dry

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in flour, white pepper and salt until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes., Stir in 1 cup cheese. Reduce heat; cook until cheese is melted (sauce will be thick), 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat., Add potatoes, ham and broccoli to sauce; stir gently to coat. Transfer to 8 greased 8-oz. ramekins., Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.