This hearty Scalloped Potatoes with Ham recipe features layers of thinly sliced russet potatoes and Kentucky Legend Whole Ham baked together in a creamy mixture of cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup and milk. Chopped onion and green bell pepper add flavor, while butter helps keep the casserole rich and tender as it bakes. The dish is finished with shredded Cheddar cheese melted over the top, creating a comforting, oven-baked meal that serves six.

INGREDIENTS

• 16 oz Kentucky Legend Whole Ham
• 5 cups thinly sliced Russet potatoes
• 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut ham into bite-size cubes.
2. Place half of the potatoes in a greased, shallow, 2-quart baking dish. Cover with ham pieces. Top with remaining potatoes.
3. Combine soup with milk, onion, and green bell pepper; pour over potatoes.
4. Dot with butter.
5. Cover with foil and bake in oven for about 1 hour. Remove foil; bake 30 to 45 minutes longer, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
6. Sprinkle cheese over the top of dish evenly the last 15 minutes of baking time.