Ham Casserole

4 cups cooked, sliced potatoes - fresh or can
4 peeled, cleaned shredded carrots
1 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded American cheese (or choice)
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup bread crumbs (tiny cubed white bread is best)
1 tablespoon margarine

Layer 1. potatoes 2. carrots 3. next 6 ingredients mixed together-using only 3/4 of the cup of cheese (save remaining for garnish)

Repeat same layers for larger casseroles.

Top with: bread cubes browned in the margarine. Then remaining shredded cheese, parsley (optional)

Bake: 350 degrees F - 45 minutes

Note oblong dish is best.  My mom got this recipe from p.65 of the cookbook, "Yankee Noodle Dandy"