Golden 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
1/4 c. plus 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. (2 oz.) Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs

Preparation

Cook potatoes, carrots and celery in a small amount of boiling unsalted water until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.