Country Ham and Potato Bake
Country Ham and Potato Bake is pure southern comfort food. Delicious chunks of ham, bathed in a rich cream sauce under a melted layer of cheese is great for brunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion diced small
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne optional for heat
- 1-1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 2 cups milk 2% or whole milk
- 2 cups ham cubed, fully cooked smoked ham
- 1-1/2 pounds russet potatoes sliced 1/4-inch-thick
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- Chopped parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or vegetable oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add the onions and saute until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add flour and stir until combined. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne and ground mustard. Whisk in the milk. Allow to cook and thicken slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Line the baking dish with a layer of the ham, then a layer of slightly overlapping potatoes, then about 2/3 cup sauce. Repeat the layering until all the ingredients are used, making 3 layers, ending with the sauce on top. Top with cheese and cover with foil. Bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
- Remove the foil and switch on broiler. Broil until the cheese is bubbly and browned, about 3 minutes. Watch carefully to not allow it to burn . Garnish with parsley and allow to cool slightly before serving..
Chef Tips
1. 2% milk was used for this recipe.
2. Melting cheese like Swiss or Gruyere can be substituted for the Monterey Jack.
3. For less heat, reduce the cayenne pepper to 1/4 teaspoon If using salted butter, omit adding salt to recipe and salt to taste before serving.
2. Melting cheese like Swiss or Gruyere can be substituted for the Monterey Jack.
3. For less heat, reduce the cayenne pepper to 1/4 teaspoon If using salted butter, omit adding salt to recipe and salt to taste before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Country Ham and Potato Bake
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
446
% Daily Value*
Fat
27.95
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
15.15
g
95
%
Cholesterol
85.64
mg
29
%
Sodium
1191.7
mg
52
%
Potassium
772.45
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
23.68
g
8
%
Fiber
3.4
g
14
%
Sugar
5.15
g
6
%
Protein
25.67
g
51
%
Vitamin A
665.7
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
14.75
mg
18
%
Calcium
418.8
mg
42
%
Iron
4.61
mg
26
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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