Au Gratin Potaoes

By talsy

Ingredients

• 4 russet potatoes sliced into 1/4 inch slices
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 Tbl butter
• 3 Tbl flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cup cubed ham (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven 400

Butter 1 quart casserole dish
Mix potatoes and ham. Place into casserole dish.

In medium sauce pan, melt butter. Mix in flour and salt, stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once. Stir until completely melted. Pour mixture over potatoes. Cover with foil.

Bake 1 1/2 hours. Remove foil for the last 5-10 minutes to brown.