Sweet Onion, Ham, and Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes
These rich scalloped potatoes are par-cooked in cream for a luxurious baked potato gratin that’s perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp clarified butter
- 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp black pepper, divided
- 3 lbs Washington State Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices
- 1 lb cooked ham, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy or whipping (35%) cream
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Notes
To clarify butter, in small heavy-bottomed saucepan set over low heat, melt butter. Remove pan from heat and let sit for 3 minutes. Using ladle, skim froth; slowly pour butter into measuring cup, leaving milk solids in bottom of pan. Discard solids.
Substitute clarified butter with store-bought ghee.
Vidalia and Walla Walla onions work well in this recipe.