creamy ham, pea, & potato casserole

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creamy ham, pea, & potato casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Yield:6 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
• 10 large potatoes, peeled and sliced, keep in a bowl of water to prevent browning, drain before using.
• 10 slices of left over ham or 3 cups diced Ham
• 1 can sweet peas, drained
• Paprika for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter. Using a whisk, add 1/2 cup of flour and whisk briskly to create a thick paste.
2. Slowly add in 2 1/2 cups of milk, whisking continually, until thick and creamy. If sauce is too thick add in more milk until the creamy consistency of gravy.
3. Add in 1/2 tsp. of salt and 1/2 tsp, coarse black pepper.
4. Spray a deep, 4 quart, baking dish, with cooking spray.
5. Place 1/3 of the sliced, drained potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish. Place 1/2 the ham slices or 1 1/2 cups of diced ham on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle half the can of drained peas over the ham.
6. Pour 1/3 of the white cream sauce over the top of the layers.
7. Repeat the layers again. 1/3 of sliced potatoes, other half of the ham, other half of the can of peas. 1/3 of the cream sauce.
8. Top with last layer of potatoes and cream sauce. Ending with cream sauce.
9. Sprinkle with Paprika.
10. Cover and bake in a 350°F oven for one hour. Remove cover and brown for 10 minutes.
11. Serve Immediately.

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