4 cups thinly sliced, pared potatoes
2 cups cooked ham, chopped
1 leek, cleaned and thinly sliced
1 cup sliced onion (1 medium onion)
2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. diced parsley
1 tsp. diced chives
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2-3 tbsp. butter (cut into 8-10 dots)
1 1/2 cups scalded milk
paprika and parsley for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Grease a 2 qt. covered casserole dish. Parboil potato slices over medium heat in unsalted water for 5 minutes. Strain and rinse briefly under cold water to stop cooking process.

In a small bowl, blend together flour, parsley, chives salt and pepper. Whisk in milk.

Strain potatoes.

In the greased casserole dish, create multiple layers of potatoes, onion slices, ham and sprinkling of the dry ingredients in each layer. Dot each layer with some butter, reserving enough potatoes and butter for the top layer.

Pour the milk mixture over the top. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Cover casserole and bake in 375°F oven for 45 minutes covered, then 15 minutes uncovered.

Serves 4-6

Curried!! For a spicy twist add ½ teaspoon curry to dry ingredients and omit the chives and paprika!

Submitted by: Thom Byers