POTATOES CORDON BLEU 
4 potatoes
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
2 c. milk
1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese
1 c. diced cooked ham
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Place potatoes in saucepan. Add salted water to cover. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with fork. Drain and cool. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. In medium saucepan, melt butter. Blend in flour, stir in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and comes to a boil.

Remove from heat, stir in cheese and remaining ingredients. Gently stir in potatoes. Turn into a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole or baking dish. Bake in 350 degree oven 15 minutes or until heated If casserole is prepared ahead and refrigerated, bake for 30-45 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.

 

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