Mother's Ham Casserole
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Meal Type: Casseroles
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Ingredients
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 large carrots sliced
2 celery ribs chopped
3 cups water
2 cups fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers
2 teaspoons finely chopped onions
7 tablespoons butter divided
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
Directions
In a saucepan, cook potatoes, carrot and celery in water until tender; drain. In a skillet, saute 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.
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. Stir in the cheese until melted; pour over the ham mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Bake uncovered at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.