Swiss Ham Potato Scallop - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
2 cups cooked cubed ham
3 cups cooked cubed red potatoes
Topping
1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter

Preparation

If you do not have leftover cooked red potatoes, cook them first. Cool them enough to handle and cube them. Shred the cheese and cube the ham.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 1-1/2 quart casserole; reserve.
Saute the onion in the 2 tablespoons butter until tender, not browned. Blend in flour, salt and pepper.
Add the milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add the cheese and when melted, stir in the ham and potatoes, being gentle with the stirring.
Turn into prepared casserole.
Prepare the topping. Combine the crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.