Recipe: Ham & Potatoes Au Gratin

This past weekend my husband made Ham & Potatoes Au Gratin for the family.  I had some leftover ham and potatoes from when our family was staying with us so he decided to utilize the leftovers by making Ham & Potatoes Au Gratin.  I am thankful for a husband that pitches in around the house and is an amazing cook in the kitchen.  The leftover ham and potatoes made 2 casseroles, one we ate right away and the other one to share or eat later (love having a deep freezer).

Ham & Potatoes Au Gratin:

• 4 cups peeled and cubed Potatoes
• 2 cup diced cooked Ham
• 2 tablespoon minced Onion
• 2/3 cup Butter or Margarine
• 6 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
• 3 cups Milk
• 8 ounces shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Mix potatoes, ham and onion in a greased 9 x 13 pyrex casserole dish and set aside.  Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in flour until smooth.  Gradually add milk and stir constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.  Add cheese and pepper.  Stir cheese mixture until all the cheese is melted.  Pour the cheese mixture over the potatoes.  Bake uncovered at 350 degrees 45 minutes to 1 hour (or until potatoes are tender).