Potato And Ham Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. cubed potatoes
1 c. sliced carrots
1 c. chopped celery
2 c. cubed cooked ham
2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped onion
1/4 c. margarine
3 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 c. milk
3/4 c. shredded cheese
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs

Preparation

Cook potatoes, carrots and celery until crisp-tender.
Drain and set aside.
Cook ham, green pepper and onion in 2 tablespoons margarine in skillet until golden.
Place ham mixture and cooked vegetables in deep greased 2-quart casserole.
Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in saucepan over low heat.
Add flour and thyme.
Stir until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add milk, cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
Stir in cheese, salt and pepper; melt cheese.
Pour sauce over mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.