Recipes

2 cups water

2 cups cubed peeled red potatoes

3 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 small onion, finely chopped

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Red and black pepper to taste

3 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup cubed cooked ham

Bring water to a boil in large saucepan. Add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Measure 1 cup, adding water if necessary.

2Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender but not brown. Add flour; season with red and black pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually add potatoes, reserved liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture; stir well. Add cheese and ham. Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.