Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

Cheese, potatoes, and ham!  How could this get any better???  How about a skinnier version without losing flavor???  Sounds good to me!  And sounds like the perfect way to enjoy a one dish dinner.  I never seem to make this except around Easter.  I didn't think you could slim it down so I just decided not to indulge in it too much.  Well I am happy to have found an easy recipe over at Skinny Taste for Skinny Scalloped Potato Gratin.  I was so happy and couldn't wait to give it a try!

I did make some changes to make it more of a meal and I really wish we had some frozen peas because those would have went in too.  But I was all out so I served it with a side of steamed green beans instead.  No one complained :)

Yummy cheesy goodness!

Another angle of the yummy deliciousness! 

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham adapted from Skinny Taste
3 lbs yukon gold potatoes (about 7-8)
2 TBS unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 lb diced 97% fat free ham
2 cups reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup 1% milk
1 bay leaf
pinch of nutmeg
2 tsp thyme

• Wash the potatoes and slice them thin, I used the slicer blade on my food processor
• In a large bowl combine salt, pepper, melted butter, and potatoes and toss to coat well
• In a small saucepan over medium heat combine milk, bay leaf, nutmeg, and thyme and bring to a boil
• Remove from heat and set aside
• Meanwhile in a skillet heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium high heat and add onion
• Saute for about 2-3 minutes or until soft and then add ham
• Heat through for about 2 minutes 
• In a prepared 9x13 baking dish arrange half the potatoes, followed by half the ham mixture, then half the cheese, and half the sauce repeat another layer
• Place uncovered dish in a preheated 425 degree oven and bake for 30-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender

The hardest part with this dish is waiting for it to finish baking!  It smells so good!  But I am a sucker for cheesy potatoes and then add ham...YUM!

The nutritional value is per serving.  This recipe yields approximately 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 292 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339 Calories from Fat 102

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.3g 17%

Saturated Fat 6.5g 33%

Cholesterol 49mg 16%

Sodium 896mg 37%

Total Carbohydrates 39.3g 13%

Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16%

Sugars 3.9g

Protein 22.8g

Vitamin A 12% • Vitamin C 28% Calcium 32% • Iron 15%

Nutrition Grade B-

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional Analysis

Bad points

• High in sodium