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Potatoes Au Gratin and Ham Recipe

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Rich and creamy potato casserole that uses leftover ham to make the perfect comfort food.

Potatoes Au Gratin and Ham Recipe (+)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease baking dish.
Layer 1/3 sliced potatoes, 1/3 chopped ham, 1/3 onions in the pan. Repeat layers, ending with sliced potatoes on top.
In a sauce pan over medium heat, warm milk (do not boil). In a separate sauce pan melt butter and slowly stir in flour. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add warmed milk to the butter and flour mixture and continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes while continuing to stir until thickened.
Remove from heat, stir in shredded cheese, mustard, paprika, and black pepper. (Return to low heat if cheese does not melt.) Then, pour cheese sauce over layered potatoes.
Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until potatoes are soft and top layer is golden brown.

Container: 3 quart casserole

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Servings: 12

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Ingredients

-		2 cups cooked ham, cubed
-		3 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and sliced thin (approximately 9 med. potatoes)
-		1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
-		2 1/2 cups whole milk
-		1/4 cup butter
-		5 teaspoons flour
-		12 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
-		2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
-		1 teaspoon paprika
		salt and pepper to taste

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Submitted by: 2Tmom
Date: 2007/12/26

"I didn't have whole milk so I used 2 cups of 2 percent and a half a cup of half and half. It turned out just fine. Great comfort food."

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