| CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
| Dairy |
|
|
4 |
servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 4 |
c |
Potatoes; cooked and diced |
| 1 |
c |
Cooked Ham; diced |
| 2 |
tb |
Butter or Margarine |
| 1/4 |
c |
All-purpose Flour |
| 1 |
ts |
Salt |
| 1/4 |
ts |
Pepper |
| 2 |
c |
Milk at room temperature |
| 1 |
c |
Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese; shredded |
INSTRUCTIONS
The Cook and Kitchen Staff are heading "Back to School" and offering
you some of our easiest-to-prepare recipes that will produce savory
meals for your student either away from, or at, home.
Today's recipe requires full access to a complete kitchen, although
both conventional oven and microwave oven preparation methods are
provided.
It's a great little recipe that can be nearly prepared one day in
advance. Simply boil the potatoes and cube as directed, then
refrigerate in an airtight container. You may also elect to prepare
the cheese sauce a day in advance of finishing your potato and ham
casserole.
Set a large pot with lightly salted water to boil over high heat
setting. Place peeled potatoes in the pot and bring to a boil, reduce
heat to medium high, and cover loosely. Boil potatoes for 20 minutes,
then drain, let stand to cool, and dice.
To prepare cheese sauce, melt butter or margarine in a large skillet
over medium heat, blend in flour a small portion at a time, and whisk
constantly to blend. Add salt and pepper. Add room-temperature milk
slowly, whisking constantly, and reduce heat to low setting. Continue
to whisk until thickened, then remove from heat and add shredded
cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
To prepare your casserole in a conventional oven, pre-heat to 375-F
degrees. Layer potatoes and ham in a lightly buttered oven-proof
baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over top. Shake dish gently for cheese
sauce to settle. Bake for 40 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown
near the edges of the baking dish. Cool slightly before serving.
To prepare your casserole in a microwave oven, simply layer potatoes
and ham in an ungreased microwave-safe dish. Top with cheese sauce.
Microwave on high setting for 4 minutes. Then microwave at a
70-percent power setting for 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then
serve warm.
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