HAM, POTATO AND CORN CASSEROLE

 

1/4 cup butter

1/2 small green  or red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp ground thyme
1/8 tsp marjoram
1/2 tsp dry mustard
2 cups milk
1 can (8-oz) cream-style corn
2 cups diced cooked potatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups diced cooked ham
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

In a 2-quart saucepan melt the butter; add bell pepper and saute until starting to get tender.  Stir in the flour, paprika, salt, pepper, thyme, marjoram, and dry mustard.  Gradually stir in the milk; cook until thick.  Pour the mixture into the crockpot or slow cooker and add the corn, potatoes, onion, ham, and cheese. Stir together to blend.  Add lid to the cooker and cook on low setting for about 8 hours.

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