Anna's Tiny Kitchen

This dish is the perfect comfort food.  Layers of thinly sliced potatoes, savory ham, and a cheesy, rich sauce bake to golden perfection!  Serve with a fresh salad and some hot rolls and you've got yourself a truly delectable dinner for your family and/or friends.  4 tablespoons pure butter 1 cup diced onion 3 garlic cloves, minced ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 3 cups 2% or whole milk  1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded plus 1/2 cup 2 pounds russet potatoes, washed and very thinly sliced, tossed in a little olive oil plus a dash of salt and pepper to taste 1 pound diced ham (about 4 cups) 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped plus 2 Tablespoons pinch of Paprika Preheat oven to 375ºF and coat a 3 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.  In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add garlic and 1/2 cup of parsley and cook fo...