Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

By sugarbear

Ingredients

• Preparation:
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 lbs Idaho potatoes, washed, peeled, thinly and evenly sliced
• 10-oz pre-cooked ham, diced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Combine the half-and-half and heavy cream together in a small bowl.
Pour a 1/2 cup of the cream mixture into a 2.5- to 3-quart baking
dish (you just want to cover the bottom).

3. Carefully combine the ham, onion, 2-1/2 cups of Monterey Jack, 2-1/2
cups of cheddar, thyme, salt, and pepper with the potatoes in a
large mixing bowl until evenly combined. Be careful not to break the
potatoes.

4. Evenly spread half the potato mixture in the baking dish. Top with
half the remaining cream mixture (about 1/2 cup). Repeat with the
remaining potato mixture and cream mixture. Top with the remaining
cheese.

5. Cover and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and continue to bake until bubbly
and brown, about 40 minutes. Let the dish rest 15 minutes before
serving.