2 lbs. string beans
2 lg. cooked potatoes, diced (or 1 can sliced potatoes
4 hard boiled eggs, diced (optional)
2 c. diced ham
6 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 clove garlic
1/2 c. bread crumbs

Place string beans, potatoes, eggs, and ham in casserole. Place butter, flour, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic in saucepan and cook until thick. Pour over mixture in casserole. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and mix with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.