Michael Symon's Sweet Potato and Ham Casserole

Dig into this American classic!

skill level

Easy

time

60-120min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Michael Symon

This casserole has it all savory ham and sweet potatoes. One bite and you'll be hooked.

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step 1

ingredients 1 1/2 pound Fresh Sweet Potatoes

instructions Wash sweet potatoes. Cook sweet potatoes, covered, in small amount of boiling salt water until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Cool. Peel and slice 1/4 inch thick; set aside.
step 2

ingredients 1/4 cup Butter
1/4 cup Flour
1 Red Onion (chopped)
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary (chopped)
1/2 cup Chopped Flat Leaf Parsley
1 1/2 cup Milk
3/4 cup Gruyere (grated) and Ham (cooked and cubed)

instructions Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add onion and cook until tender. Add herbs. Remove from heat and stir in flour. Cook over low heat until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in milk all at once. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil and stir one minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese and the ham.
step 3

ingredients remaining Gruyere (grated) and Ham (cooked and cubed)
4 Scallions (sliced - both green and white parts)

instructions Arrange half of sweet potatoes on bottom of greased 2 quart casserole dish. Top with layer of ham and cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Bake at 350*F, 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 3 to 4 minutes longer, or until cheese has melted. Top with scallions and serve.
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