Potato And 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
• 1/4 c. margarine
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 3/4 c. shredded cheese
• 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs

1. Cook potatoes, carrots and celery until crisp-tender.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook ham, green pepper and onion in 2 tablespoons margarine in skillet until golden.
4. Place ham mixture and cooked vegetables in deep greased 2-quart casserole.
5. Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in saucepan over low heat.
6. Add flour and thyme.
7. Stir until smooth.
8. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
9. Add milk, cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
10. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper; melt cheese.
11. Pour sauce over mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
12. Bake at 375u0b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.

potatoes, carrots, celery, ham, green pepper, onion, margarine, flour, thyme, milk, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, bread crumbs

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=293034 (may not work)