Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

By Renna

Ingredients

• # 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• # 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• # 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• # 1 teaspoon salt
• # 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• # 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• # 3 cups 2% milk
• # 6 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes
• # 1-1/2 cups chopped fully cooked ham
• # 1 small onion, grated

Preparation

Step 1

* In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour, parsley, salt, thyme and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
* Combine potatoes, ham and onion; place half in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the sauce; repeat layers.
* Cover and bake at 375° for 65-75 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Dot with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.