Description

These super easy scalloped potatoes are a wonderful side dish for dinner. Left over baked potatoes and/ or ham would make it even easier.

Ingredients

• 2 T. butter or margarine
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 2 shallots, minced or diced
• 2 lb. round white potatoes or russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 lb. fully cooked ham, thinly sliced (about 2 c.)
• 1-2 c. grated or shredded sharp Cheddar or American- Cheddar blend cheese
• 3 T. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/4 t. pepper
• 1 T. fresh thyme, minced
• 2 c. half-and-half (or 1 c. heavy cream and 1 c. half- and- half)

Steps

1. In 4 quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Cook garlic and shallots in butter 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until softened. Remove from heat. Stir in potatoes, ham, cheese, flour and seasonings.
2. Pour half-and-half over potato mixture. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
3. **If wanting a brown, crispy crust, put them in the broiler a few minutes at the end.