Ham and Potato Bake

A standby classic freezer meal. We ate a lot of this in high school when Mom and Dad traveled.

ingredients

4 c. sliced cooked potatoes
1 c. shredded peeled carrots
1 1/2 c. cubed ham
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. plus 1/2 c. shredded sharp American or Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. milk
1 T. minced onion, cooked
1/8 t. pepper
3/4 c. soft bread crumbs or crushed crackers
1 t. melted butter

directions

Layer half of the potatoes and half of the carrots. Stir together ham, soup, 1/2 cup of cheese, milk, onion and pepper. Pour half over the potatoes and carrots; repeat layers. Combine bread crumbs, 1/2 cup cheese and melted butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered at 350 for about 45 minutes.