Ham and Potatoes Au Gratin

Provided by Eva Myers (1995)

1/3 cup of butter or margarine
3 tbs flour
1 1/2 cups of milk
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup of cooked, diced ham
2 cups of cooked, sliced potatoes
1 tbs of chopped, fresh, parsley

Melt 3 tbs of butter, and stir in flour until smooth.  Slowly add milk, and heat until the mixture thickens.  Add cheese and stir until cheese melts.  Add ham and 1 cup of potatoes.  Pour into a casserole dish, and add potatoes to the top.  Melt remaining butter, and brush on potatoes.  Sprinkle parsley across the top.  Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until casserole is hot and bubbly.