Mother's Ham Casserole

By KSmitherman

Ingredients

• 2 cups peeled, cubed potatoes
• 1 large carrot, sliced
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
• 7 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a saucepan, bring the potatoes, carrot, celery and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook about 15 minute or until tender. Drain. In a large skillet, saute the 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. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Pour over the ham mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.