Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Yield: 4 to 6 Servings
This has always been my comfort food since the first time I tasted it. My only advice to you is to be very generous with the amount of cheese that you are going to add. Thank me later. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
4 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoon flour
3 cups of milk
salt and pepper
1 Tablespoon butter (for sauteed onions)
3 medium onions (thinly sliced)
8 medium peeled and thinly sliced Russett potatoes
24 ounces sliced ham (2 ham steaks cubed)
4 cups freshly grated mild cheddar
Directions:
Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Brush melted butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3: Place a saucepan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
Step 4: Add 2 tablespoons of butter and allow it to melt.
Step 5: Add in flour and cook while stirring for 1 minute.
Step 6: Remove from the heat and add in milk. Whisk until well mixed.
Step 7: Put it back on the heat and simmer. Stir continuously until done.
Step 8: As soon as the sauce becomes thick, remove it from the heat.
Step 9: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 10: Place a skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Step 11: Add butter and allow it to melt.
Step 12: Add in onions and cook until golden brown.
Step 13: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 14: Add 1/3 of the white sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Step 15: Place half of the potatoes over followed by layers if onions, ham, cheese, and 1/3 of the white sauce.
Step 16: Sprinkle salt and pepper on top. Repeat this method until all the ingredients are arranged in layers.
Step 17: Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 18: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature.
Step 19: Serve and enjoy!
Note:
Make sure to use freshly grated cheeses for a quick melt.