1 sm. head cabbage (1 1/2 lbs.)
5 tbsp. butter, softened
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. milk
1/4 c. ham
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1/4 c. chopped green bell pepper
1 c. saltine cracker crumbs

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wash and core the cabbage. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Steam for 5-7 minutes, or until tender. Drain well, then place in casserole dish.

Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes. Add the milk all at once and blend quickly with whisk. Cook over medium heat for 3 or 4 minutes until sauce is smooth. Remove from the heat.

In a small bowl, mix together the ham, bacon, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and green pepper. Spread evenly over cabbage in the casserole dish. Sprinkle in the cracker crumbs and top with the white sauce. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until light brown and bubbly. Serve hot. Serves 8-10.