Mom's Scalloped Potatoes

Growing up, we loved my mother's scalloped potatoes.  They were usually served in the Winter, when warm potato dishes seem most appreciated.  With lots of diced ham thrown in, this was a main dish.  Without any (leftover) ham, this was a side dish.  Cheese was added if Mom had some on hand; but they're just as good with or without cheese.  Here is her (easy) recipe, passed down from her mother (and I'm sure generations before that).

 

Soooo good and filling for supper on cold Winter nights

 

Easy Scalloped Potatoes

In a casserole dish, layer: 

Thin-sliced potatoes

Thin-sliced onions

Diced ham, if desired

Shredded Cheese, if desired

small pats of butter, 3-5 inches apart

salt and pepper to taste

Layer all a second time

Pour milk over all until half to 3/4 up side of casserole dish

-Heat at 350, approx. 1 hour, until potatoes are done.  Can be heated on high in microwave until potatoes are done, approx. 30 min.