Easyscallopedpotatoeswithhamandhavartireducedfat Recipes

EASY SCALLOPED POTATOES AND HAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Wash and peel potatoes, and slice into thin slices no 1/8 of an inch thick.
• Butter a casserole dish, and place an even layer of potatoes in the bottom of dish.
• Using a tablespoon sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over potatoes. Salt and pepper, Sprinkle with 1/4 of the ham.
• Cut butter into small bits and sprinkle over the ham. leaving enough for 3 more layers.
• Repeat layering, potatoes, salt and pepper, flour, ham and butter, until potatoes are all gone.
• Pour enough milk over the whole casserole until it comes up to the top layer of potatoes.
• Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
• Remove foil and back an additional 10 minutes until top is lightly browned and potatoes are tender. It should appear very bubbly and yummy.
• Enjoy.

LOW-FAT SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 3-qt baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the potatoes and cook until just tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon to make a paste. Cook, stirring, until the paste puffs slightly, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in both milks and simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/2 teaspoons pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the nutmeg. Pour the sauce over the potatoes and gently toss to coat.
• Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the gruyere cheese. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes. Switch the oven to broil the potatoes until browned on top, about 5 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH HAM

Steps:

• Saute onion in oil over medium high heat until tender. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds longer. Remove from heat and set aside. Place the potatroes in a large bowl.
• Preheat oven to 400°F Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over potatoes, tossing to coat. Arrange half of the potatoes in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Top with onion, ham, and half of the cheese. Top with the remaining potatoes. Pour cream over potatoes, dot with butter, and cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 50 minutes. Uncover, top with the rest of the cheese, and bake 20 minutes more, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

NEVER-FAIL SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted., Coat an 8-in. square baking dish with cooking spray. Place half of the potatoes in dish; layer with 1/2 cup onion and half of the cheese sauce. Repeat layers. , Bake, covered, 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes longer.