SCALLOPED POTATOES 'N' HAM

Scalloped Potatoes 'n' Ham image

Because this potato dish comes out perfect every time, I often rely on it for casual entertaining. My guests are thrilled to sit down to a country-style supper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup whole milk
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 medium potatoes, peeled, cooked and sliced
1-1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham

Steps:

In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in half of the cheese until melted. Gently stir in potatoes and ham. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; cover and let stand until cheese melts. , Microwave Directions: In a covered microwave-safe bowl, cook onion, green pepper; gradually stir in milk. Cook on medium for 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in half of the cheese; set aside. In a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe baking dish, layer half the potatoes, ham and cheese sauce. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and let stand until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.