Shelly's Recipe

PICNIC SCALLOPED POTATOES

Category: Au Gratin and Scalloped

9 medium-size potatoes, slice fairly thin
14 slices ham (1 inch square, 1/8 inch thick) or equivalent (preferably leftover bone-in baked ham)
14 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese (1 inch square 1/8 inch thick)
10 slices onion (1/8-inch-thick)
4 tbsp flour
4 tbsp butter
1-1/2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste

Heat the oven to 350. Peel potatoes and divide in 3 portions. Liberally grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13x2-inch casserole. Place one-third of sliced potatoes in bottom of casserole and dot with half the butter. Spread 7 slices of ham, 5 slices of cheese, and half the onions on top of potatoes. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp flour and salt and pepper to taste.

Repeat layering with second portion of potatoes. For last layer, add third portion of potatoes and remaining cheese slices over top. Salt to taste. Pour milk over layers (it should show when casserole is tipped slightly to one side). Bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 1/2 up to 2 hours. Precise timing is not important. Bake uncovered or cover loosely with foil for the first 40 minutes. Tie up tightly and place in a basket. Serves 8