4medium russet potatoesscrubbed clean and thinly sliced
1cupchopped or diced cooked ham
chopped parsleyfor garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
Layer half of the potatoes in the prepared baking dish, followed by half of the ham. Spoon half of the cheese sauce evenly over the ham and potatoes in the baking dish. Repeat layers.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the potatoes are cooked through.
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
This recipe easily doubles or triples. Use an appropriately sized baking dish. You may need to add additional baking time depending on your baking dish and oven.