Scalloped Potatoes with SPAM

SPAM has such a love/hate relationship with many people.  I have always fallen into the love camp when it comes to SPAM and comfort food.  What better way to satisfy both than combining them into a simple but scrumptious Scalloped Potato Au Gratin Casserole with cubed SPAM. I would have liked to have used Ham and/or leftover Ham for this recipe but I refuse to pay the high cost of Ham right now especially when SPAM is still competitively priced.

The Scalloped Potato Recipe I like to use is a time tested recipe from our well used Betty Crocker's Cookbook we received as a wedding present back in 1972.  Yup, a mere 42 years ago!

Ingredients:

• Diced SPAM
• Red Potatoes
• Red Onion - Medium
• Flour
• Butter
• Granulated Garlic
• Seasoned & Garlic Salf
• Black Pepper
• Shredded Cheddar, Monterey, & Parmesan Cheese
• Milk
• Italian style Panko Crispy Bread crumbs

Directions:

• In a greased casserole dish layer evenly sliced potatoes & red onions
• Sprinkle flour and season with garlic, seasoned/garlic salt, black pepper, & pats of butter
• Layer of diced SPAM and shredded cheese
• Repeat layers
• Cover layers (just above the flour) with milk
• Top casserole with pats of butter, thin layer of panko bread crumbs, & Parmesan cheese
• Bake in 375ºF oven for 1½ hours till potatoes are done

Cover the Scalloped Potatoes au gratin with SPAM Casserole tightly with foil and bake at 375ºF for approximately 1½ hours until the potatoes are fork tender.  Allow the casserole to rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.  Serve with steamed fresh tender French Green Beans ... Bon Appétit