4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of cayenne pepper
1 cup grated cheese (I used a mixture of cheddar, pepper jack, & smoked guyere but I'm sure just cheddar would be great)
About 3/4 cup deli ham, cubed ( I just got a couple of extra thick slices of ham from the Macey's deli and cut them up)
1/2 cup grated cheese, to sprinkle on top
paprika
paprika
Directions:
1. In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour.
2. Let sit for a minute.
3. Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk.
4. Season with salt and cayenne.
5. Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
6. Reduce heat and stir in cheese and ham.
7. Place a half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased one quart casserole dish.
8. Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.
9. Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
10. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
11. Top with some paprika for color.
12. Bake uncovered for about 45 min to 1 hour at 350°F.
1. In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour.
2. Let sit for a minute.
3. Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk.
4. Season with salt and cayenne.
5. Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
6. Reduce heat and stir in cheese and ham.
7. Place a half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased one quart casserole dish.
8. Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.
9. Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
10. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
11. Top with some paprika for color.
12. Bake uncovered for about 45 min to 1 hour at 350°F.
