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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

A classic in Grandma's day.
Servings 0
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds potatoes (8 medium)
  • 1/4 cup margarine or butter
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 3 cups Milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 pounds baked ham cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon margarine or butter melted
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut potatoes into slices about 1/8 inch thick. Immediately place in cold water to cover. Melt 1/4 cup margarine in medium saucepan, blend in flour. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil; boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in salt and pepper. Drain potatoes thoroughly. Layer potatoes, onions, ham and white sauce alternately in greased 3-quart casserole. Combine 1 tablespoon margarine and bread crumbs; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake, covered, in a preheated 325 F oven 45 minutes; uncover, bake until potatoes test done when pierced with fork (35-45 minutes longer).