Easter Ham

[Pikeslayer]

I want some Scalloped potatoes made with lots of ham we have left over from easter,does anyone have a good recipe?

[Jim Almquist]

Scalloped Potatoes

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 small onion , minced

2 medium cloves garlic , minced (about 2 teaspoons)

3 cups heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

4 sprigs fresh thyme

2 bay leaves

2 teaspoons table salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 pounds russet potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)

1 pound ham cut into small squares

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, melt butter in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until foaming subsides, about 1 minute. Add onion and sauté until it turns soft and begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cream, milk, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and potatoes and bring to simmer. Cover, adjusting heat as necessary to maintain light simmer, and cook until potatoes are almost tender (paring knife can be slipped into and out of center of potato slice with some resistance), about 15 minutes.

2. Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Transfer potato mixture to 3-quart gratin dish and sprinkle with cheese. Add ham cut into small squares. Bake until cream has thickened and is bubbling around sides and top is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

[muc33]

Thanks Jim, sounds waaaaaaaaay better than the cheapo box method I usually do. I am off to the store tomorrow to make sure my list is complete!

gonna clean the bone (not too much though). then make some fabulous soup!!!!!!

[Jim Almquist]

Chad I would like to say it was a old family recipe but Cooks can cook better then me and it works. I read the recipe and I need to go out and buy a ham and make some taters

[muc33]

Well, I will call them "Jimalm's taters and ham". You may become famous down here in SW MN!!!!

[Pikeslayer]

jimalm.Thanks for the recipe,my wife says it sounds good and were going to try it today!MMMM I cant wait!Thanks again for the quick response!

[muc33]

MMMMMMM, good recipe easy to accomplish as well, this one is staying on my list for a while. It was great!