Potato And Ham Casserole
["2 c. cubed potatoes", "1 c. sliced carrots", "1 c. chopped celery", "2 c. cubed cooked ham", "2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper", "2 Tbsp. chopped onion", "1/4 c. margarine", "3 Tbsp. flour", "1/4 tsp. thyme", "1 1/2 c. milk", "3/4 c. shredded cheese", "1/2 tsp. salt (optional)", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "1/2 c. soft bread crumbs"]
["Cook potatoes, carrots and celery until crisp-tender.", "Drain and set aside.", "Cook ham, green pepper and onion in 2 tablespoons margarine in skillet until golden.", "Place ham mixture and cooked vegetables in deep greased 2-quart casserole.", "Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in saucepan over low heat.", "Add flour and thyme.", "Stir until smooth.", "Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.", "Add milk, cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.", "Stir in cheese, salt and pepper; melt cheese.", "Pour sauce over mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes."]
["potatoes", "carrots", "celery", "ham", "green pepper", "onion", "margarine", "flour", "thyme", "milk", "shredded cheese", "salt", "pepper", "bread crumbs"]