Dad's Ham & Potatoes *(GOOD)*

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 4 or 5 baking potatoes
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk or light cream
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups cooked ham, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Wash potatoes; drain but do not dry. Place in slow cooking pot. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Cool slightly.* Peel and slice. In saucepan, melt butter. Add flour and salt, stir until blended. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Cook several minutes, stirring until smooth and thickened. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, then potatoes and ham. Spoon into 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Heat in 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

*At this point, potatoes may be refrigerated and the recipe continued the next day, if desired.