Ingredients

  • 3 medium red potatoes
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 small onion
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • ground black pepper
  • 3 c. milk
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 c. cubed cooked ham

Method

  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes.
  • Bring water to a boil in large saucepan.
  • Add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain, reserving liquid.
  • Set aside potatoes.
  • Measure 1 cup cooking liquid, adding water, if necessary; set aside.
  • Peel and finely chop onion.
  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion to saucepan; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and tender, but not brown.
  • Add flour to saucepan; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste.
  • Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture in saucepan; stir well.
  • Add cheese and ham.
  • Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Store leftovers, covered, in refrigerator.