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Sunday, March 27, 2016

ham casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, sliced
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk, or more as needed
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • place potatoes, celery, and carrot in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. drain and transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
  • melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir ham, green bell pepper, and onion until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. transfer ham mixture to baking dish and mix with potatoes.
  • melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in a clean skillet; cook and stir flour in melted butter until smooth, about 3 minutes. gradually stir in milk and season with salt and black pepper. bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. add cheddar cheese; stir until melted. pour cheese mixture over ham and potatoes. sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  • bake in preheated oven until bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. allow casserole to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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