Leftover Ham -n- Potato Casserole Recipe

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender about 20 minutes. Drain.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the ham and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent about 5 minutes.

Stir potatoes into ham mixture; transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter until smooth.

Gradually whisk milk into flour mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Continue cooking and stirring until thickened about 2 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium-low and stir Cheddar cheese into the white sauce until melted.

Pour sauce over ham and potatoes.

Sprinkle bread crumbs atop casserole.