Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

I had a Ham Steak in the Freezer and some Yukon Gold Potatoes in the pantry and thought why not make a Scalloped Potato and Ham Casserole.  I have never made one before and it sounded really good on what had been a snowy and cold day!  My friend Janet sent me her Mother's recipe and I looked at a few others and came up with the below recipe!



Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
3 cups whole milk
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoon butter
1 yellow onion, sliced thinly I used a mandolin)
6 Yukon Gold Potatoes thinly sliced (I used a mandolin)
1 cup cubed ham
3 cups grated cheddar cheese (I used a mix of Monterrey Jack and Sharp Cheddar)
1/2 tsp Cayenne or more

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a baking dish.

In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium high heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in milk.

Return pan to heat and bring to a simmer while stirring. When sauce has thickened remove from heat, season with salt, pepper and cayenne and set aside.

Spread 1/3 of the white sauce in bottom of baking dish and top with half of the potatoes. Spread out half of the onions, ham, cheese and another third of the sauce.

Season with salt and pepper. Continue layering ingredients, ending with the remaining cheese on top.

Bake for an hour or until golden and bubbly.