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Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled
- 1 pound ham (leftover, ham-steak) cut into small cubes
- 1 (10-12 ounce) bag frozen corn, thawed
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup margarine or butter (1/2 stick)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups grated cheese (Colby, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella)
- 1 (10-12 ounce) bag frozen corn, thawed
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