1 medium onion, chopped
3 Tbsp butter or margarine
3 Tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups grated cheese
4 large potatoes, sliced 1/4" thick
2 cups diced, cooked ham
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
Saute onion in melted butter until tender.Stir in
flour, salt, pepper & mustard. Gradually pour in
milk, and stirring constantly, cook until sauce is
thickened. Add cheese and stir until blended. In a
greased 3 qt casserole, alternate layers of sliced
raw potatoes, ham, celery, and green pepper. Pour
over part of the cheese sauce, and continue to
arrange ingredients in layers until all are used.
Pour remaining cheese sauce over all. Bake, covered,
in a 350° oven for 1 hour. Remove cover and bake
another 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and
top is lightly browned.
Makes 6-8 servings