Scalloped Potatoes with Ham & Bacon

Name: Scalloped Potatoes with Ham & Bacon
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thin; 2 cups diced cooked ham; 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2.5 cups whole milk; 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

95 min 8 servings medium

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Scalloped Potatoes with Ham & Bacon

Layers of thin-sliced potatoes, diced ham, crispy bacon, and creamy cheese sauce baked until golden and bubbly — comfort food at its finest.

Prep

25 min

Cook

60 min

Total

95 min

Servings

Difficulty

medium

This loaded scalloped potato recipe turns a classic side dish into a hearty main course. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes alternate with diced ham, crumbled bacon, and a rich cheese sauce. Baked until the top is golden and the potatoes are fork-tender, it is the ultimate comfort food casserole.

Ingredients

Servings

Potatoes

Cheese Sauce

Instructions

Make the cheese sauce

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk while whisking constantly. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Gruyère, cheddar, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Layer the casserole

Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Layer: thin potatoes, diced ham, crumbled bacon, cheese sauce. Repeat 3 times, ending with cheese sauce on top.

Top and cover

Sprinkle any remaining shredded cheese on top. Cover tightly with foil.

Pro tip: Slicing the potatoes to a uniform 1/8 inch ensures even cooking — use a mandoline if you have one.

Bake covered

Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes covered. The steam trapped under the foil will cook the potatoes through.

Brown the top

Remove foil and bake for 15 more minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly. For an extra crispy top, broil for 2-3 minutes watching carefully.

Rest and serve

Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting. This allows the layers to set and makes for neater servings.

Serving Suggestions

Let it rest before cutting — the layers hold together better after a few minutes. This feeds a crowd and reheats beautifully.

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