2 lb. potatoes (6 med.), sliced 1/8 inch thick
2 c. ham strips, cooked
Thin White Sauce (recipe follows)
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1/4 c. grated cheddar cheese

In a 2 quart oblong glass baking dish (11 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches) or similar utensil spread about 1/3 of the potatoes; add remaining ham, then remaining potatoes. Pour the sauce over the top, letting it run down. Mix crumbs with butter, then with cheese; sprinkle over top. Bake uncovered, in a preheated 350 degree oven until potatoes are tender and topping is golden brown -- about 1 1/2 hours. Makes 6 servings.

THIN WHITE SAUCE:

3 tbsp. butter
3 tsp. flour
3 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Over low heat melt butter and stir in flour; gradually stir in milk, keeping smooth. Add salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.