Ham and Potato Bake

This is a great potluck dish.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  red potatoes
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1  tablespoon canola oil
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 2 (12 ounce) cans fat-free evaporated milk
• 1  cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, divided, plus
• 2  tablespoons reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 2  tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ham, cut into strips
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen carrots, cooked and drained
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley

Directions

1. Cook potatoes in water until tender,drain.
2. In a large skillet saute onion and pepper in oil till tender.
3. Stir in flour,pepper,thyme until blended.
4. Gradually add milk.
5. Bring to a boil, cook stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
6. Reduce heat, stir in 1 cup of cheese and mustard until cheese melts.
7. Fold in the potatoes, ham, carrots and parsley.
8. Transfer to a 3 quart baking dish coated with non stick cooking spray.
9. Cover and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
10. Uncover,bake 10 minutes longer.
11. Sprinkle the remaining cheese.