Instructions
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons salt, optional
1 stick butter
3 cups milk
4 cups diced ham
5 cups sliced potatoes
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Mix together flour, pepper and salt (if using). Melt butter in saucepan. Add flour mixture and cook over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Return to heat and cook until thick. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir in sauce. Pour into a 9 x 13-inch covered baking pan (or two 8 x 8-inch pans). Bake at 350 degrees for 90 minutes. Remove cover after the first 30 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
