Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

2 1/2 lbs red-skinned potatoes
2 tbsp butter
1/2 c diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried
2 tbsp flour
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 c milk
1-2 c shredded cheddar (depending on how cheesy you like yo food)
~1/2 lb thick sliced deli ham, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. P eel potatoes and slice thinly.
3. Rinse and cover with water in medium saucepan. Bring to boil & boil for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
4. In saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
5. Add diced onion & saute until tender.
6. Add minced garlic and parsley.
7. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth.
8. Gradually add milk, cooking and stirring until thickened.
9. Stir in cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
10. Stir in ham.
11. Add half of potatoes in 2 1/2 qt casserole and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour ~1/2 of sauce evenly over potatoes. Add remainder of potatoes and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle top with cheddar cheese.
12. Cover dish and cook at 350 for 40-50 minutes until potatoes are tender.