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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Ham

Melt in your mouth deliciousness! Kid approved!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 tbsp butter (or dairy free margarine)
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (or 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour)
  • 2 cups milk (or almond or ricemilk)
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes (~2lbs.), peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups diced ham

Instructions

  • In a sauce pan, cook the onion in butter until it is tender.
  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and milk. Add the milk mixture to the onions. Cook over a medium flame until it begins to boil, stirring regularly. Remove from heat and stir in spices.
  • Place a third of the sweet potatoes in a large greased casserole dish. Then top with a 1/2 cup of diced ham:
  • Cover with a third of the sauce:
  • Repeat the layers.
  • Bake, covered at 350 F for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  • The top layer of sweet potatoes are slightly crisp while the under-layers are tender.