Mother's Ham Casserole

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups ham, fully cooked and cubed
• 2 tablespoons green peppers, diced
• 2 teaspoons onions, finely chopped
• 7 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan, bring potatoes, carrot, celery and water to boil.
• 2 reduce heat, cover and cook 15 minutes or til tender.
• 3 drain and set aside.
• 4 in large skillet, saute ham, green pepper and onions in 3 tbsp of the butter until vegetables are tender.
• 5 add to the potato mixture and transfer to a greased 1 1/2 qt baking dish.
• 6 in saucepan, melt remaining butter, stir in flour and whisk until smooth.
• 7 gradually add milk, salt and pepper.
• 8 bring to boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• 9 reduce heat, add cheese and stir until melted.
• 10 pour over the ham mixture and sprinkle with bread crumbs and parmesan. (dot with 2 tbsp butter if you want a crisp topping.).
• 11 bake uncovered at 375f for 25-30 minutes.