HAM CORN AU GRATIN

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I found this recipe in one of my mother's cookbooks from back during the Depression. It's still as satisfying today as it was back then.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter
5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1-1/4 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
TOPPING:
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 7 crackers)
2 teaspoons butter, melted
Paprika

Steps:

In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, mustard and pepper until smooth; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., In a greased 1-qt. baking dish, layer the ham, corn, green pepper and onion. Pour sauce over top. In a bowl, combine the cheese, crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with paprika. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 1290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.