Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Peas

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 400°F. Scrub the potatoes (peel them if you like) and slice them about 1/8 inch thick. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion 4 minutes until soft, add the garlic for 30 seconds, then stir in the flour and cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Slowly whisk in the milk and broth until smooth. Add the thyme, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper, and simmer about 3 minutes until lightly thickened.

4. 4

   Add the potato slices, stir gently to coat, cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice so nothing sticks, until the potatoes just start to soften.

5. 5

   Fold in the ham, peas and 1 cup of the cheddar. Smooth the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese. (No oven-safe skillet? Pour everything into a 9x13 baking dish.)

6. 6

   Bake uncovered 25 minutes until bubbly, golden on top and the potatoes are tender when poked with a knife. Let it rest 5 minutes before serving.