Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

I love to make scalloped potatoes and add leftover ham to them.  Add ham to this recipe to make great scalloped potatoes and ham.  

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients

2 lbs potatoes (about 6 medium)
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
2 1/2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp butter
1-2 cups cubed ham (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Wash potatoes.  Peal and cut into thin slices.

Melt 3 Tbsp butter in saucepan.  Blend in flour and seasonings.  Cook over low heat until bubbly.  Remove from heat and stir in milk.  Heat to boiling stirring constantly.  Boil and stir for 1 minute.

In casserole dish mix or layer potatoes, onions, (ham if using), and white sauce.

Dot with 1 Tbsp butter

Cover and bake 30 minutes.  Uncover and bake an additional 60-70 minutes.