Ina Garten Scalloped Potatoes And Ham Recipe
Comfort food matters during cold evenings and family gatherings. This dish feels warm, rich, and deeply satisfying. Creamy potatoes meet savory ham in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ cups cooked ham diced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese grated
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Butter the baking dish evenly.
- Slice potatoes thin and uniform.
- Heat butter in a saucepan.
- Add onion and cook gently.
- Stir in garlic briefly.
- Pour in cream and milk.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer sauce lightly.
- Layer potatoes in the dish.
- Add ham and cheese layers.
- Repeat layers carefully.
- Pour warm sauce over layers.
- Cover with foil tightly.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 25 minutes more.
- Rest before serving.
Notes
- Slice potatoes evenly for proper cooking.
- Use full-fat dairy for best texture.
- Warm sauce prevents curdling.
- Let the dish rest before slicing.
- Fresh thyme improves flavor depth.