These cheesy scalloped potatoes with sage and ham are a comfort food crowd-pleaser.

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham on plate

Here’s a recipe for scalloped potatoes that’s great when having friends or family over for dinner.

It not only tastes wonderful, but it also smells so good when it’s cooking too.

When having friends over for dinner it’s nice to have food in the oven or on the stove that makes the house smell delicious.

And that guests will smell the minute they walk in the door.

This recipe is definitely one of those.

About the Meat

This scalloped potato recipe is great for using up leftover ham but feel free to use other types of leftover meat instead like leftover turkey.

Just shred the turkey up in small pieces and add alongside the ham or just by itself.

Let’s check out the ingredients.

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham ingredients

Russet potatoes, onion, Swiss cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, sliced ham, fresh sage, fresh Italian parsley, garlic, half-and-half, butter, salt, pepper, and…

Olive oil in pouring jar

…olive oil

Baking Dish1-3/4-quart baking dish

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

A printable recipe with the measurements and instructions is located at the bottom of this post.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Onion:

Chopped onions on cutting board

Chop the onions.

Herbs:

Chopped sage on cutting board

Chop the sage…

Chopped parsley on cutting board

…and parsley.

Set aside.

Garlic:

Chopped garlic on cutting board

Dice the garlic.

Ham:

Sliced ham on cutting board

Sliced ham on cutting board

Cut the ham into about 2-inch-long thin strips.

Cheese:

Shredded cheese on cutting board

Shred the cheese.

Set aside.

Potatoes:

Sliced potatoes on cutting board

With the skin on, cut the potatoes into about 1/4-inch-thick slices.

TIP – It’s best to cut the potatoes just before putting them in the baking dish because they’ll turn a light orange color fairly quickly after cutting them.

TIP – If the potatoes are cut ahead of time, they can be put in a bowl of water until just before use which should prevent the potatoes from turning color.

Olive Oil:

Add olive oil to baking dish

In a baking dish, drizzle olive oil and spread it around with a paper towel or baking brush.

Layer Ingredients:

Sliced potatoes in baking dish

To the baking dish, add a layer of sliced potatoes.

Add chopped onions in baking dish

Then add a layer of onions,

Add pepper to potatoes in dish

salt and pepper,

Sage onions potatoes in baking dish

Sage onions potatoes in baking dish

sage, and garlic.

Add sliced ham to potatoes in dish

Next, add a layer of ham,

Add cheese to potatoes in dish

and…

Add cheese to potatoes in dish

…both types of…

Sliced Potatoes with Ham in dish

…shredded cheese.

Sliced Potatoes with Ham in dish

Then repeat by adding another layer of potatoes,

Add garlic to potatoes in baking dish

onions, salt, pepper, sage, garlic…

Sliced ham on potatoes in dish

…ham…

Add cheese on potatoes in dish

…and,

Add cheese to potatoes in dish

both types of shredded cheese.

Add cream to potatoes in dish

Pour the half-and-half (about 3/4’s of the container) evenly over the top.

Add onions and cheese to dish

Then top with any leftover onions and garlic you may have and spread cubes of butter evenly on the top.

Bake:

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham in dish

Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven (at 350 degrees F.) for 40 minutes.

Then remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes or until the potatoes are bubbling hot.

Serve:

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham on plate

Serve warm…

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham on plate

…and garnish with chopped parsley.

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham on plate

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Scalloped Potatoes with Sage and Ham

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Sage and Ham

A comfort food crowd-pleaser.
5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

  • 3 medium size russet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and diced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1 cup cooked sliced ham thinly cut into 2 inch long strips
  • 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 carton (16 ounces) half-and-half use only ¾’s of the carton
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-1/2 tablespoon butter cut into 4 cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1-3/4-quart baking dish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 
  • With the skin on, cut the potatoes into ¼ inch thick slices. It’s best to cut the potatoes just before putting them in the baking dish because they’ll turn a light orange color fairly quickly after cutting them. If cutting the potatoes ahead of time put them in a bowl of water until just before use.
  • In a baking dish, drizzle olive oil and spread it around with a paper towel or baking brush. 
  • Add a layer of sliced potatoes to the baking dish. Then add a layer of onions, salt, pepper, sage garlic, ham, and both types of shredded cheese. 
  • Then repeat by adding another layer of the same ingredients. 
  • Pour half-and-half evenly over the top. Then spread the cubes of butter evenly on the top. 
  • Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven (at 350 degrees F.) for 40 minutes. 
  • Then remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes or until the potatoes are bubbling hot. 
  • Serve warm and garnish with parsley.

Notes

TIPS:

  1. It’s best to cut the potatoes just before putting them in the baking dish because they’ll turn a light orange color fairly quickly after cutting them.
  2. If cutting the potatoes ahead of time put them in a bowl of water until just before use.

This recipe was originally posted on November 30, 2013.

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