GOLDEN HAM CASSEROLE(AGES HOMECOMING)2010

While going to one of our church homecomings I got this recipe from another one of our friends. My hubby loved it and of course wanted me to get the recipe which she so graciously gave to me. It is so very good.

2 Cups Cubed Ham
2 Tablespoons Chopped Green Pepper
3 Tablespoons Chopped Onion
1/4 Cup Butter or Blue Bonnet
2 Cups Potatoes, Cubed
1 Cup Carrots, Cubed
1 Cup Celery, chopped
1/4 Cup Butter
2 Tablespoons Flour
11/2 Cups Milk
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Breadcrumbs
Salt and Pepper to your taste

Saute the peppers, onion and ham in the 1/4 cup butter. Let ham brown some. Set aside. In a kettle boil the potatoes, carrots and celery until they are tender crisp. Drain. Set aside. In another skillet, melt the butter and add the flour stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute stiring constantly. Gradually stir in the milk. Cook this over medium heat until it is thick and bubbly.Then add the cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Cook until this is thick. You can use a little more if you like. Pour this over the ham and vegs. Pour mixture into a long galss baking dish.  Put bread crumbs on top and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Do not let bread crumbs scorch. Can put them on about 1/2 hour before it is done.