Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 cups cubed ham
  • 6 cups russet potatoes (scrubbed and sliced into 1/8-inch rounds)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (plus additional for greasing pan)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 2 1/2 quart baking dish with butter.
  • Layer half the potatoes in the baking dish and top with 1 cup diced ham. Repeat layers.
  • Heat the butter over medium heat until melted, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute, to remove the flour taste from the roux. Slowly whisk in milk, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder and cook until milk is just about boiling. Whisk in the cheese until melted. Remove from heat.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the ham and potatoes. Use your hands or spoon to push the potatoes and ham into the cheese sauce before baking. This ensures that nothing dries out. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.