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
2 Tbsp. chopped onion
3 Tbsp. melted margarine
1/4 c. margarine
3 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. bread crumbs

Preparation

Cook potatoes, carrots and celery in a small amount of boiling unsalted water until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
Saute ham, green pepper and onion in 3 tablespoons of margarine in a medium skillet until ham is golden brown.
Place ham mixture and reserved cooked vegetables in a deep, buttered 2-quart casserole.
Melt 1/4 cup margarine in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
Add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk; cook until thickened.
Add cheese and salt; cook over low heat until cheese melts and mixture is slightly thickened.
Pour cheese sauce over ham and vegetables; sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.