A sure-fire way to use up leftover ham
and please even the pickiest eater in the family.
Ham Pot Pie Topped with Scalloped
Potato Gratin
5 to 6 medium red potatoes, unpeeled and
sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 small onion, cut into thinly sliced rings and separated
2 cups thinly sliced ham
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- Preheat the oven to 400*F (205*C).
- Generously butter a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking
pan. Spread a layer of potatoes on the bottom of the pan, and
sprinkle the potatoes with some of the salt and pepper. Cover
the potatoes with a few of the onion rings, a layer of ham, and
then another layer of potatoes and season once again with some
of the salt and pepper. Repeat process ending with a final layer
of potates.
- In a bowl, beat together the cream, eggs,
and mustard. Pour mixture over the potatoes, and sprinkle the
top with the shredded cheese.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil
and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 30
minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is nicely
browned. Serve immediately.
Serves 6 to 8.
