Vintage Ham and Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• ½ cup whole milk
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups medium-diced ham
• 1 cup medium-diced yellow onion
• 3 cups thinly sliced (⅓ inch) Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 tablespoons cream cheese
• 3 cups string beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Pour chicken broth and milk into a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Whisk in flour until there are no lumps.
3. Stir in ham, onions, potatoes, garlic, 2 cups cheddar cheese, cream cheese, string beans and salt.
4. Cook on high for 3 hours.
5. Gently mix well. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese on top. Cook for 15 more minutes to melt cheese.
6. Pro tip: If you are in a rush, replace the chicken broth, milk and first two cups of cheddar cheese with a can of cream of chicken soup and a can of cheddar cheese soup.