Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
                               (this is a favorite dish handed down from Colleen’s grandma)


2 pounds potatoes (about 6 med. or 4 large potatoes)
3 tbsp butter or margarine
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 tbsp butter or margarine
Pre-cooked ham cut into 1 inch squares

Peel potatoes. Cut enough thin slices to measure about 4 cups. Heat 3 tbsps butter in saucepan over low heat until melted. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 min.

Arrange potatoes in greased 2-quart casserole in 3 layers, topping each of the first two layers with 1/2 of the onion and 1/3 of the white sauce. You can add pre-cooked pieces of ham on top of first two layers. Top with remaining potatoes and sauce. Dot with 1 tbsp butter. Cover and bake in 325 degree oven 40 min or 350 oven for 30 min. Uncover and bake until potatoes are tender, 60 to 70 minutes longer. Let stand 5 to 10 min. before serving. Makes 6 servings.