Broccoli Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2-1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
• 2 cups julienned fully cooked ham
• 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed and patted dry

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, white pepper and salt until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.
2. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Reduce heat; cook 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted (sauce will be thick). Remove from heat.
3. Add potatoes, ham and broccoli to sauce; stir gently to coat. Transfer to eight greased 8-oz. ramekins.
4. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.