1/4 cup margarine or butter

1/4 cup flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Dash of pepper

1-1/2 cups milk

2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1/2 lb. ham cut into 1/8-inch slices

6 cups cooked potato slices

 

Saute onion in margarine.  Blend in flour and seasonings.  Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.  Add 1-1/2 cups cheese; stir until melted.  Toss potatoes in cheese sauce.  Pour into a 2-quart casserole, reserving 1 cup potato slices.  Arrange ham and remaining potato slices on top of casserole.  Bake at 350 deg. for 30 minutes.  Top with remaining cheese.

 

Serves 6.