Party Ham Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
1 c. grated American cheese
3 medium potatoes, cooked and sliced
1 qt. green beans, cooked
3 c. diced, cooked ham
1 c. bread crumbs

Preparation

Melt 1/4 cup butter; stir in flour.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Add cheese and cook slowly until melted.
Arrange potatoes in a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish. Cover with green beans.
Pour half the cheese sauce over green beans; add ham and remaining sauce.
Melt remaining butter; mix with bread crumbs.
Sprinkle over top of casserole.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 350\u00b0.