Ham 'n Potato Bake

Ingredients

• 2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1 cup chopped onion

• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper

• 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper

• 1 TBS. canola oil

• 1/3 cup all purpose flour

• 1/4 tsp. each pepper and dried thyme

• 2 cans (12oz.each) fat-free evaporated milk

• 1 cup plus 2 TBS shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese, divided.

• 2 TBS Dijon mustard

• 1 1/2 pounds fully cooked lean ham slices, cut into strips.

• 1 pkg. (16oz) frozen sliced carrots, cooked and drained

• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley..

Directions

1. Cook potatoes in water until tender; drain

2. In a large non stick, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender. Stir in flour, pepper and thyme until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes, or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in 1 cup cheese and mustard until cheese is melted. Fold in potatoes, ham, carrots and parsley. Transfer to a 3 qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 400º for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.