Potatoes with Ham au Gratin
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INGREDIENTS 4 cups diced potatoes
2 cups chopped green onions
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 pimientoes, diced, optional
2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups ham, cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
4 tablespoons butterPreheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a saucepan cook potatoes and onions together in light salted water until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain.
TO MAKE WHITE SAUCE - Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add flour, stirring until blended. Cook and slowly stir in milk. Add Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and pimientoes, if using. Stir until thick.
Place 1/2 of the cooked potatoes and onions in a large buttered 3-quart baking dish. Cover potatoes with 1/2 of the cheese. Spread the ham on the cheese. Cover with remaining potatoes.
Pour white sauce over all. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Place bread crumbs on cheese. Dot top with butter. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven until top is melted, about 10 minutes.
Makes 6 to 8 servings