ham and cheese pot pie

How To Make ham and cheese pot pie

• Step 1
  arrange half of pie pastry into deep dish pie plate. Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until pie crust is just barely golden.
• Step 2
  Par-boil potatoes and carrots until just barely tender, drain.
• Step 3
  Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and ham. Saute until ham is browned and onions are soft. Remove ham and onions to a plate, set aside.
• Step 4
  Add 1/2 stick to pan and melt butter. Stir in 1/2 cup flour, stirring constantly for a minute or two until starting to brown. Pour in 2 cups milk and shredded cheese.
• Step 5
  Turn heat to medium. Stir liquid until thickened and smooth and cheese has completely incorporated into liquid. (About 10 minutes) Salt & pepper to taste.
• Step 6
  Add carrots, potatoes, ham, onion, and frozen peas to liquid and mix until well combined.
• Step 7
  Pour mixture into bottom pie pastry. Cover with top pastry and seal edges.
• Step 8
  Brush top of pie crust with butter. Bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden golden and flaky on top.
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