Ingredients
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- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cups of milk
- 3 cups ham (cubed)
- 1 large green pepper (chopped)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 5 cups potatoes (pared and sliced thinly)
- Additional cheddar cheese (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Melt ½ cup butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Mix in flour, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Cook while stirring for about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and gradually stir in milk. Return to heat and cook until thickened and bubbly.
Stir in ham, green pepper, onion, and ½ cup cheddar cheese. Stir gently until mixed well.
Add potatoes into a good grease 13×4″ baking dish. - Pour milk/ham mixture over sliced potatoes and gently mix. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes remove aluminum foil and continue baking for 1 hour. - During the last few minutes of cooking top with additional shredded cheddar cheese (optional).