Scalloped Potato Duo With Ham

Description

Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living

Two types of potato, nutty Gruyère cheese, and salty ham give this entrée unusual appeal.

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4" slices (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 2 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4" slices (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups chopped ham
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Gruyère cheese, divided
• 1 3/4 cups whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons butter, but into pieces

Directions

1. Sauté onion in oil over medium-high heat 5 minutes
2. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
3. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Place potatoes in a large bowl.
5. Combine flour, salt, and pepper; sprinkle over potatoes, tossing to coat.
6. Arrange half of potato mixture in a greased 13" x 9" baking dish or 3-quart gratin dish.
7. Top with onion, ham, and 1 cup cheese.
8. Top with remaining potato mixture.
9. Pour cream over potato mixture.
10. Dot with butter, and cover with aluminum foil.
11. Bake at 400° for 50 minutes.
12. Uncover, top with remaining 1 cup cheese, and bake 20 more minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is browned.
13. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings