Creamy Ham and Potatoes

Does any one else have leftover ham after Christmas every year and wonder what to do with it? I borrowed this recipe from Allrecipes and made several changes. Loved it.

Creamy Ham and Potatoes
original recipe courtesy of Allrecipe
here is my version:

Ingredients

• 5 pounds white potatoes, partially cooked
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup chopped onion or a sprinkle of onion powder if you're a Blake
  
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
  
• 1 pound cooked ham, diced
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  
• 1/4 cup sour cream
  
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1/4 tsp Thyme
  
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Peel potatoes; slice 1/4 in. thick. Spread in 9x13 pan. In saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour until well blended. Add onion, green pepper, ham, broth, sour cream and shredded cheese; cook until thickened. Season with Thyme, salt and pepper, if desired. Pour ham and cheese mixture over potatoes and toss gently. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender.