Scalloped Potatoes With Ham - potatoes

Method

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Peel potatoes and cut into thin slices. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in pan over low heat.
• Blend flour and salt and pepper.
• Cook over low heat, stirring until smooth and bubbly.
• Remove from heat; stir in milk.
• Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
• Boil and stir 1 minute.
• In greased 2-quart casserole, layer in following order:
• Potatoes, onions, sauce and ham (if desired) and repeat.
• Dot with 1 tablespoon butter.
• Cover; bake 30 minutes.
• Uncover; bake 30 to 45 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
• Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.