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Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

Pure comfort food!

List of Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter or margarine -- divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
6 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes
1 1/2 cups chopped fully cooked ham
1 small onion -- grated
3/4 to 1 cup favorite shredded cheese -- optional


Recipe

In a saucepan, melt 4 T. butter. Stir in flour, parsley, salt, thyme and pepper until smooth.

Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Combine potatoes, ham and onion; place half in a greased 2 1/2 qt. baking dish.

Top with half of the sauce; repeat layers.

Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

Cover and bake at 375 deg. for 65-75 min. or until potatoes are almost tender.

Dot with remaining butter (optional if using cheese).

Bake uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.


Recipe By :slightly modified from Taste of Home, Apr/May 99, pg. 40