Cheesy Ham & Potato Casserole

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Cheesy Ham & Potato Casserole

INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp. butter, plus more for pan

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

3 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. sweet paprika

3 c. whole milk

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 c. diced cooked ham

2 1/2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4″-thick rounds

2 c. shredded cheddar

Freshly chopped chives, for

DIRECTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add onions and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle flour and paprika over and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
  2. While whisking, slowly pour in milk. Bring to a simmer and continue to whisk until thickened, about 7 minutes. Stir in ham and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Layer half of the potatoes in the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Spoon half of the sauce over and sprinkle with half of the cheddar. Repeat with remaining potatoes, sauce, and cheese.
  4. Cover the dish with foil and bake until potatoes are soft, about 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes more.
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