Amish Ham and Cheese Casserole

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 1 hr

What You'll Need:

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups milk

1 pound pasteurized prepared cheese, cut into cubes (like Velveeta)

1 (16-ounce) package frozen green beans, thawed

2 (15-ounce) cans whole potatoes, drained and quartered

4 cups diced cooked ham

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 5-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

2. In a soup pot over medium heat, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Add milk and cheese, and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients; pour into casserole dish.

3. Bake 50 to 55 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.