Creamed Ham & Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes ⓘ
- 1 medium onion, diced ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons butter ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper, divided ⓘ
- 1 cup milk
- 2 -3 tablespoons coarse-ground mustard (Dijon or spicy brown work fine too) ⓘ
- 4 ounces cooked ham, cut into small cubes ⓘ
Instructions
- Place potatoes and onion in a large pot with enough water to cover by an inch. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove cover, reduce heat to med-high and cook an additional 15 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a paring knife. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Combine flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Whisk into butter until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring liquid has been fully incorporated before adding more. Cook 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened, whisking frequently.
- Add mustard to sauce. *Sauce should have a strong flavor on its own as the potatoes mellow it out a lot.*.
- Combine drained potatoes, sauce, and ham in the large pot by stirring with a heavy spoon. This will break down some of the potatoes and the released starches will finish binding up the sauce.
- Add remaining salt and pepper, more to taste if needed, and heat through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
733
kcal
37% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).