CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH HAM

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham image

Provided by Anna Russell

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c half-and-half
1/2 c heavy cream
3lb lb idaho potatoes, washed, peeled, thinly and evenly sliced
10 oz pre-cooked ham, diced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 c monterey jack cheese, shredded
3 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Combine the half-and-half and heavy cream together in a small bowl. Pour a 1/2 cup of the cream mixture into a 2.5- to 3-quart baking dish (you just want to cover the bottom).
3. Carefully combine the ham, onion, 2-1/2 cups of Monterey Jack, 2-1/2 cups of cheddar, thyme, salt, and pepper with the potatoes in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined. Be careful not to break the potatoes.
4. Evenly spread half the potato mixture in the baking dish. Top with half the remaining cream mixture (about 1/2 cup). Repeat with the remaining potato mixture and cream mixture. Top with the remaining cheese.
5. Cover and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and continue to bake until bubbly and brown, about 40 minutes. Let the dish rest 15 minutes before serving.