4-5 small potatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
4 Tbs. butter
4 Tbs. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
2 c. milk
ham (cut into bite-sized pieces); optional
shredded cheddar cheese
Peel potatoes, or scrub them and leave the skins on. Slice potatoes 1/4" thick. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add salt and garlic powder. Bring potatoes to a boil and cook about 5 min. until they are slightly soft, but still firm (par-boiled). Meanwhile, prepare white sauce (I use the microwave): Melt butter, whisk in flour slowly, add salt and seasonings, then whisk in milk. Microwave for 2 minute intervals, whisking in between, until mixture thickens.
In an 8x8 baking dish layer potatoes, ham, sauce, and cheese. Repeat. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes until hot and bubbly. Double recipe to fill a 9x13 pan.
