Kristy’s Scalloped Potatoes

My Kristy brought us dinner one night while Garron was in dental school and I was popping out babies every two years. She was a lifesaver! She said that these are what she makes when she has extra milk and potatoes that need to go to good use. Warning! Don’t be tempted to add extra salt like I did the first time I tried to make it. The ham adds a lot of saltiness so keep that in mind! I did change up the recipe a little to add more sauce, cheese, and spices. Make it your own!

Kristy’s Scalloped Potatoes 

3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/3 tsp onion powder
1/3 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp parsley
3 cups milk
2/3 cup cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups cubed ham
6 large potatoes peeled and sliced in 1/4 inch slices

1. Pre heat the oven to 350°. Melt butter in a large saucepan and stir in the flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley.

2. Slowly whisk in the milk and stir constantly until it thickens 5-10 minutes.

3. Add the potatoes and the ham to the sauce pot to coat them all evenly.  Pour the saucy potatoes and ham in a 9 x 13 pan.

4. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake for 1 1/2 hours or more until potatoes are tender.