Creamy Ham and Potatoes au Gratin

Creamy Ham and Potatoes au Gratin

decadent side dish

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 1h 10m
Total Time: 1h 25m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (11 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

406
Calories
17.4g
Fat
39.5g
Carbohydrate
23.7g
Protein
73mg
Cholesterol
335.9mg
Sodium
Creamy Ham and Potatoes au Gratin

Recipe Description

This Creamy Ham and Potatoes au Gratin is a decadent side dish that is a perfect accompaniment to a special meal – be it Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary.

Start by layering potatoes in a dish with ham, peas and onions. Make a creamy cheesy sauce and pour over the potatoes in the dish. Cover with foil and bake in the oven. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and continue to bake until golden and melted. Serve garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

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Ingredients for Creamy Ham and Potatoes au Gratin

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    1 min

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F.

  2. 2

    Layer potatoes

    3 min
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    Place half of the sliced potatoes in a single layer at the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole pan. Sprinkle the potatoes with 2 cups of cubed ham and 1 cup each of peas and onion. Place the remaining half of the potatoes in a layer over the ham and peas. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare sauce

    3 min
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    Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Sauté in the butter for about 1 minute until fragrant. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour to form a thick paste, and cook for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add milk and broth

    5 min
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    Whisk in 1 cup of milk and ½ cup of chicken broth. Keep whisking until the sauce is smooth with no lumps. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens to the desired consistency.

  5. 5

    Add cheese and season

    1 min
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    Stir in 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and 1 cup of Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  6. 6

    Pour sauce over potatoes

    2 min
    Step 6 - Creamy Ham and Potatoes au Gratin

    Pour the creamy sauce over the potatoes in the casserole pan and spread it out evenly.

  7. 7

    Bake

    50 min
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    Cover the casserole pan with foil and bake in the oven for 50 minutes.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with cheese

    20 min
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    Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining cup of Cheddar cheese. Continue to bake uncovered for 20-25 more minutes until the cheese on top turns golden brown.

  9. 9

    Cool

    15 min
    Step 9 - Creamy Ham and Potatoes au Gratin

    Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 15 minutes.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Creamy Ham and Potatoes au GratinStep 10 - Creamy Ham and Potatoes au Gratin

    Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

This Creamy Ham and Potatoes au Gratin recipe is a delicious, decadent side dish. Try it out for your next special occasion and leave a comment below to let me know how you get on.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Wendy Carter
March 22, 2025
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This recipe reminds me of family gatherings, simply perfect.

Debra Thompson
April 17, 2024
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Delicious!

Alice
February 28, 2024
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Superb dish! My family loved this recipe.

Isaac
November 22, 2023
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Man, this Creamy Ham and Potatoes au Gratin is the bomb! I made this for a family get-together and everyone was totally diggin' it. It's super easy to throw together too. Def a keeper for special occasions or just because!

Quinn
October 5, 2023
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Absolutely loved it!

Fiona
October 1, 2023
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Simply delicious dish!

Ursula
February 3, 2023
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Delicious! I made this for my friends' dinner party and they couldn't stop raving about it. The creamy sauce was so rich and the layers of ham and potatoes felt like a warm hug. I added a touch extra cheese on top like a special treat, and it was a hit. Can't wait to make it again!

Xena
October 5, 2022
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I made this creamy ham and potatoes au gratin for my family's Christmas dinner, and it was a hit! The cheesy sauce was so rich and delicious. Truly, a fantastic side dish!

Yasmin Collins
March 13, 2022
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So creamy, love it!

Zoe
December 13, 2021
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So creamy delicious

Athina
September 9, 2021
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Well done! Approved!

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