SCALLOPED POTATOES, ETC.

This is the best scalloped potatoe recipe I have ever found. What makes it even more delicious and also qualify as a supper dish is that it includes the ham and carrots! I have made it without the ham and carrots...just add the equivilant in potatoes. It freezes well.

Sauce
2 tbsp. butter or margerine
2 tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. salt (I omit if adding salty ham)
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 cups milk
Melt butter in sauce pan. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. cook, stiring constantly for about a minute. Gradually wisk in milk. Cook until thickened then set aside.
Casserole
4 cups peeled, sliced potatoes
1 cup sliced carrots
1/4 cup chopped onion (I add more)
1/4 cup  chopped green pepper (I omit)
1 cup cubed ham
4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated (I use 2 cups medium cheddar)
In a buttered (or greased) 2 quart casserole, layer half of all vegetables and ham. (I usually mix all the chopped veggies in a big bowl ). Cover with half of the white sauce. Repeat with rest of vegies and ham. Sprinkle with cheeseover all. Bake covered at 350F for 1 hour. Remove cover and bake for 10 minutes longer. Enjoy
Yield: 4-5 servings

Macaroni with Light Cheese Sauce

2 cups uncooked macaroni - cook to pkg directions
1 medium sized bunch of Broccoli,cut into bite sized pieces and steamed
1 Tbsp. oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp chicken bouillion
1 1/4 cup 1% or skim milk
16oz/500g processed cheese
14 1/2oz./398ml Italian stewed tomatoes
Saute onions in oil. add flour and bouillion.
Wisk in milk, stiring until thick.
Add cheese. Mix till well blended.
Add the macaroni and veggies.

You can omite the veggies but then add 1/2 cup more dry mararoni.

Yield: 6 servings

Betty's Supper Cheese Casserole

8 slices day old bread, buttered
1 1/2 cups sharp cheep, shredded
1/4 cup onion, chopped
3 eggs
2 cups milk
Grease 8x8 pan. Line with 4 slices of bread.
Add cheese and onions.
Cover with 4 slices bread buttered side up. Beat eggs and milk.
Pour over bread.
Bake at 350F for 45 minutes

Mushroom sauce for Spaghetti

1 1/2 lbs mushrooms
2Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup half + half cream
2 Tbsp. soya sauce
Slice mushrooms and saute in oil until tender.
Stir in cream and soya sauce.
Serve over cooked spaghetti.

Yield: Makes 3 cups of sauce enough for 6 people

May add meatballs if desired.
See Cocktail Meatball recipe to make  the meatballs.

Three Cheese Cannelloni with Tomatoes

Sauce
1 28oz./796ml Italian style stewed tomatoes
1 tsp. dried Oregano
Mix together and spoon 1/3 of mixture into a greased 9x13 pan.

cannelloni filling
1 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
2 green onions, chopped
1 Tbsp. milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
Fill 12 oven ready (no boil) cannelloni shells. Place in pan.
Spoon remailing Tomato mixture over filled shells
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Cover and bake at 375F for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake another 20 minutes.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Yield: 4-5 servings