Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup real butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (I leave the skins on and use a mandoline)
• 2 cups chopped cooked ham
• 2 small onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings (I use the mandoline for these as well)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.

2. 2

   Add flour and stir until smooth. Cook one minute, stirring the entire time.

3. 3

   Gradually add half and half, increase heat to medium and stir constantly until mixture is thick and bubbly.

4. 4

   Stir in salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Spoon 1/4 cup of sauce into a well greased casserole dish or 10 inch iron skillet.

6. 6

   Combine potatoes and remaining ingredients (except sauce) in a large bowl, mixing well.

7. 7

   Layer half of potato mixture over the sauce.

8. 8

   Top with half of remaining sauce.

9. 9

   Repeat layers.

10. 10

    Cover and bake at 350 for one hour, or until potatoes are tender.