Creamy Ranch Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

Ingredients

• 8 baking potatoes, washed and sliced very thin
• 2 c. cubed ham
• 2 c. lean bacon (sliced small)
• 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 c. shredded provolone cheese
• 2 c. whole milk
• 1 c. ranch dressing
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1 t. pepper
• 3 t. onion flakes

Directions

1. Grease a very large casserole dish, or grease two smaller dishes.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
3. Using a mandolin {or carefully using a sharp knife} cut potatoes into very thin slices {almost transparent}. 4. Place in a bowl of cold water.
4. When finished drain and pat dry.
5. In a large microwave safe bowl combine milk and ranch dressing.
6. Heat this mixture until warm {not boiling}.
7. Whisk in flour and pepper and set aside.
8. Layer as follows: potatoes, ham, bacon, 1 c. cheddar cheese, 1 c. milk mixture, 1 t. onion flakes.
9. Then again potatoes, ham, 1 c. provolone cheese, 1 c. milk mixture, 1 t. onion flakes.
10. Then the last layer, potatoes, ham, 1 c. cheddar cheese, 1 c. milk mixture, 1 t. onion flakes.
11. Bake covered for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake an additional 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.