This is a hearty main dish that definitely belongs on the list of comfort foods. A great recipe for leftover holiday ham.

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

6 tablespoons butter or margarine - divided use

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 cups milk

6 cups thinly sliced, peeled potatoes

1 1/2 cups chopped fully-cooked ham

1 small onion, finely chopped

1. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour, parsley, salt, thyme and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
2. Combine potatoes, ham and onion place half in a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish. Top with half of the sauce; repeat layers. Cover and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 65 to 75 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender.
3. Dot with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and top is lightly browned.

Makes 4 servings.