Easy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Havarti Reduced Fat

Indulge in the cozy comfort of this Easy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Havarti Reduced Fat recipe, a lightened-up version of a classic favorite! Featuring layers of tender, thinly-sliced russet potatoes, savory diced ham, and a creamy, homemade Havarti cheese sauce, this dish is irresistibly rich yet guilt-conscious thanks to reduced-fat ingredients. Aromatic garlic, diced onion, and a touch of paprika elevate the casserole with bold flavor, while the golden, bubbly top ensures visual and textural perfection. Perfect as a hearty side dish or a satisfying main course, this recipe is simple to prepare and ready to impress in just over an hour. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch, and serve it bubbling-hot for a meal that’s warm, wholesome, and crowd-pleasing.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large (about 2.5 lbs) Russet potatoes
• 2 cups, diced Cooked ham
• 1 cup, shredded Reduced-fat Havarti cheese
• 2 cups Reduced-fat milk
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 medium (diced) Onion
• 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) Fresh parsley
• 0 (as needed) Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly (about 1/8-inch thick) using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir continuously for about 1 minute until the flour is lightly golden.

Step 5

Gradually whisk in the reduced-fat milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Add 1/2 cup of the shredded Havarti cheese to the sauce and stir until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Spread half of the sliced potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Layer half of the diced ham on top of the potatoes. Pour half the cheese sauce over the ham and potatoes, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, ham, and cheese sauce.

Step 9

Top the dish with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded Havarti cheese.

Step 10

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly and the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 12

Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5976.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6496.7

Total Fat 114.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 546.0mg	0%
Sodium 10669.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1069.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 82.5g	0%
Total Sugars 83.7g
Protein 320.5g	0%

Vitamin D 266.0IU	0%
Calcium 3118.3mg	0%
Iron 59.6mg	0%
Potassium 28191.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.6%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 64.9%