Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

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 onion, chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
5 cups potatoes, pared and sliced

Directions
· 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, and cheese. Pour over potatoes in a large bowl.
· Stir gently then move into a buttered 13X4-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.