Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Cold nights call for some comfort food in my house. This recipe is hearty, inexpensive and even better as leftovers in my opinion!

Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 1 hour
Makes: 6 servings
THE CHEESE: Sunset View Creamery Seneca Cheddar and Sunset View Creamery Raw Milk
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INGREDIENTS:
8oz of Sunset View Creamer Seneca Cheddar, shredded
2 cups of Sunset View Creamery Raw Milk
1/2 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
Cubed ham, any amount desired
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INSTRUCTIONS:
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PREHEAT oven to 350
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Use a big pot.
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SAUTE chopped onions in butter til soft but not browned.
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In small bowl, COMBINE flour, salt and pepper.
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STIR flour mixture into onion mixture then add milk and and stir and cook over medium heat until mixture begins to thicken (about 3 minutes).
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Turn off heat
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Add 4oz of shredded cheddar to the sauce and STIR til melted and smooth.
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Add sliced potatoes and cubed ham. STIR well to combine.
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Pour mixture into a 9 by 13 casserole dish that you have GREASED.
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Cover with foil and BAKE at 350 for 35 minutes.
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Remove from oven, take foil off and SPRINKLE reserved 4oz CHEESE over top (or more as desired).
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Return to oven to BAKE another 30 minutes or so or until potatoes are soft, cheese is MELTED and edges begin to lightly brown.
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Let STAND a few minutes before serving to allow sauce to THICKEN.
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ENJOY! ❤️