Instructions: Cheese sauce: Melt butter in skillet; blend in flour, salt and pepper. Add milk slowly; cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat; add cheese. Stir until melted. Casserole: Preheat oven to 37 5. Layer potatoes and ham in greased baking dish; pour cheese sauce over top. Bake 40 minutes. Microwave: layer potatoes and ham in microwave-safe dish. Top with cheese sauce. Microwave on HIGH 4 minutes. Individual dishes: layer potatoes and ham in microwave-safe bowl or plate. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute. Night before preparation: cook and peel potatoes, then refrigerate in plastic bag. Make cheese sauce and refrigerate. If making casserole, dice and layer potatoes and ham. Add cheese sauce just before baking, so it doesnt develop a tough film on top.

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