Cheesy Potato and Ham Bake with White Sauce
A delicious baked potato dish with ham and creamy white sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner. It turns golden on top and stays rich and creamy inside.
Equipment
- skillet
- saucepan
- baking dish
- spatula
- oven
Ingredients
- drizzle of olive oil
- 1 sliced onion
- 200 g chopped ham
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 tsp salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- boiled potatoes
- grated cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the onion with the ham until lightly browned. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour, mixing well.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until smooth and lump-free.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and oregano, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Spread a layer of sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Add the boiled potatoes and spread evenly.
- Top with the sautéed ham and onion mixture.
- Pour the remaining white sauce over the top.
- Finish with grated cheese on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
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Notes
You can substitute butter with margarine if needed. Stir the white sauce well to avoid lumps. Use any cheese you prefer for gratinating.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.1mg
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