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Mother's Ham Casserole

Submitted by: Linda Childers
Rated: 4 out of 5 by 1 members

Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ready In: 1 Hour
Yields: 4 servings

"One of my mother's favorite dishes, this recipe always brings back fond memories of her when I prepare it. It's a terrific use of leftover ham from a holiday dinner. Our five grandchildren are my favorite interest outside the kitchen!"

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups peeled, cubed potatoes

1 large carrot, sliced

2 celery ribs, chopped

3 cups water

2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

2 tablespoons chopped green

pepper

2 teaspoons finely chopped

onion

7 tablespoons butter, divided

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups milk

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 cup shredded Cheddar

cheese

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS:

1.	In a saucepan, bring the potatoes, carrot, celery and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook about 15 minute or until tender. Drain. In a large skillet, saute the ham, green pepper and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Add to the potato mixture. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
2.	In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Pour over the ham mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

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