Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients

• 6 medium peeled or unpeeled potatoes, thinly sliced (6 cups)
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.

2. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.

3. In 2-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat.

4. Cook onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.

5. Stir in flour, salt and pepper.

6. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat.

7. Stir in milk.

8. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.

9. Boil and stir 1 minute.

10. Mix potatoes and ham in casserole; gently press down so surface is even.

11. Pour sauce over potato mixture.

12. Cut remaining 1 tablespoon butter into small pieces; sprinkle over potatoes.

13. Cover and bake 30 minutes.

14. Uncover and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving (sauce thickens as it stands).