AuGratin Potatoes with Ham

Submitted by: June Shockley

Ingredients

• 6 cups potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 3 cups diced cooked ham
• 1/2 cup  diced onion
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup +1 T. all-purpose flour
• 4 1/2 cups milk
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 t. salt (optional)
• 1 t. pepper

Directions

• Combine potatoes, ham, and onion ina greased casserole dish and set aside
• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth.  Gradually add milk: stirring constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles.  Add cheese salt and pepper: stir until the cheese3 melts.  Pour over potaato mixture and stir until combined.

Bake

•  350 degrees for 45 minutes or until fork tender and bubbly.