Onion Gratin with Country Ham
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Filled with ham, beans, and cheese, this side dish casserole recipe is sure to satisfy big appetites.


Onion Gratin with Country Ham

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Servings: 6 to 8 side-dish servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
Related Categories: Casseroles, Ham
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/4  cup
    butter
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  • 1/4  cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 2  cups
    milk
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  • 2  pound
    large onions (about 4), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, and separated into rings
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  • 1  15-ounce can
    cannellini beans or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
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  • 6  ounces
    cooked, country-style ham, cut into bite-sized strips
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  • 2  ounces
    smoked provolone or plain provolone cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degree F. For sauce, in a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
2.
Stir the sliced onions, beans, and ham into sauce. Transfer to a 1-1/2-quart oval or 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Place dish on a baking sheet.
3.
Bake, covered, for 1 hour. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes more or until onions are tender and top is golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 6 to 8 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 309, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 1318 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Total Sugar 7 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 14%, Calcium 22%, Iron 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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