Cheesy Corn Bake

Cheesy Corn Bake

 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour

 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

 3/4 cup milk

 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese -- (6 ounces)

 1 package cream cheese -- (3-ounce) cubed

 3 packages frozen whole kernel corn -- (10-ounce) thawed

 2/3 cup diced ham (3 ounces)

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; whisk in flour and garlic powder. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking until thickened. Add cheeses; cook over low heat, stirring until melted. Stir in corn and ham. Pour into a greased 2-quart baking dish.

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.

Yield 8 servings

 Southern Living, OCTOBER 1998