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thelma's scalloped potatoes & ham

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

One of my favorite comfort foods and so easy to make. I learned from just watching my mother. Since she cooked for a large family, I have trimmed most of her recipes down to about four servings. They can always be doubled. Photo from: flyfishohio.us

(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For thelma's scalloped potatoes & ham

  • 1 lg
    ham steak, cut into serving-size pieces
  • 6-8 lg
    idaho potatoes, pared and sliced
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper

How To Make thelma's scalloped potatoes & ham

  • 1
    Place the sliced potatoes in a 5-qt. Dutch oven, layered with the ham.
  • 2
    In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour and mix together. Add the milk, a little at a time, stirring with a wire whisk until the mixture begins to thicken.
  • 3
    Add salt and pepper, stir well, and pour over potatoes and ham. If you wish, you may add 4 to 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce and mix until cheese has melted.
  • 4
    Place Dutch oven, covered, into a preheated 375-degree oven for one hour. Remove lid and continue cooking 1/2 hour more.
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