Mother's Ham Casserole
Source of Recipe
The Taste of Home Cookbook
Recipe Introduction
This is a great way to use leftover ham.
List of Ingredients
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 large carrot, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 cups water
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 tbsps chopped green pepper
2 tsps finely chopped onion
7 tbsps butter, divided
3 tbsps all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbsRecipe
In a saucepan, bring the potatoes, carrot, celery and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
In a large skillet, saute the ham, green pepper and onion in 3 tbsp butter until tender. Add to the potato mixture. Transfer to a greased 1 1/2 qt baking dish.
In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted.
Pour over the ham mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered at 375 F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
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