Scalloped Potatoes And Ham - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
3 cups ham, cooked
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
5 cups potatoes, pared and sliced

Preparation

Melt butter in large sauce pan over low heat; blend in flour, salt, and pepper.
Cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute. Remove from heat gradually stir in milk.
Return to heat; cook until thickened and bubbly.
Fold in ham, onion, green pepper and cheese. Pour over potatoes in a large bowl.
Stir gently then move into a buttered 13X9-inch baking dish; cover with foil.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Uncover and continue to bake for 1 hour.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.