Low Fat Scalloped Potatoes And Ham Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons margarine

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 cups skim milk

3 cups thinly sliced pared potatoes

-- (about 3 medium)

1 cup diced fully cooked smoked

extra-lean ham (about 6 ounces)

1/4 cup finely chopped onion (about 1

small)

Method

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray 1-1/2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.

Heat margarine in 1-1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat until melted.

Stir in flour, mustard, salt and pepper.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until margarine is absorbed.

Gradually stir in milk.

Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.

Boil and stir 1 minute Layer 1/3 of the potatoes, 1/2 of the ham, 1/2 of the onion and 1/3 of the sauce in casserole; repeat.

Top with remaining potatoes and sauce.

Cover and bake 30 minutes.

Uncover and bake about 40 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

4 SERVINGS (ABOUT 1 CUP EACH).

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Decrease milk to 1-3/4 cups.

Spray 2-quart microwavable casserole with nonstick cooking spray.

Place margarine in 4-cup microwavable measure.

Microwave uncovered on high 15 to 30 seconds or until melted.

Stir in flour, mustard, salt and pepper until margarine is absorbed.

Gradually stir in milk.

Microwave uncovered 4 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute, until thickened.

Layer potatoes, ham, onions and sauce in casserole as directed.

Cover tightly and microwave on medium-high (70%) 16 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

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