Golden Ham Casserole

• 2 c. cubed potatoes
• 1 c. sliced carrots
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 2 c. cubed cooked ham
• 2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper
• 2 Tbsp. chopped onion
• 3 Tbsp. melted margarine
• 1/4 c. margarine
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. bread crumbs

1. Cook potatoes, carrots and celery in a small amount of boiling unsalted water until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
2. Saute ham, green pepper and onion in 3 tablespoons of margarine in a medium skillet until ham is golden brown.
3. Place ham mixture and reserved cooked vegetables in a deep, buttered 2-quart casserole.
4. Melt 1/4 cup margarine in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
5. Add flour, stirring until smooth.
6. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk; cook until thickened.
7. Add cheese and salt; cook over low heat until cheese melts and mixture is slightly thickened.
8. Pour cheese sauce over ham and vegetables; sprinkle with bread crumbs.
9. Bake at 375u0b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=566081 (may not work)