Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 80 |
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With hearty chunks of ham and red potato in a creamy cheese sauce, this dish appeals to all at any gathering.Evie Pond, Ipswich, South Dakota Ingredients:
20 pounds red potatoes |
8 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed |
4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted |
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
8 cups milk |
6 pounds process cheese (velveeta), cubed |
2 teaspoons pepper |
2 teaspoons paprika |
Directions:
1. Place potatoes in several stockpots and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Peel if desired and cut into cubes. Place about 6 cups of potatoes in each of eight greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Add about 3-1/2 cups of cubed ham to each dish.
3. In a the same kettles, combine the soup, flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the cheese, pepper and paprika. Reduce heat and cook until the cheese is melted.
4. Pour about 2-1/4 cups of sauce into each pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Yield: 8 casseroles (10 servings each).
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