Sweet Potato and Ham Casserole

2 lb. sweet potatoes
Salt
2 tbsp. sugar
1 (12 oz.) can chopped ham, diced
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. shredded, sharp Cheddar cheese

Wash potatoes and put in saucepan with 2 cups boiling water. Add salt to taste, bring to boil, cover and cook 30 minutes, or until tender. Remove from saucepan and slip off skins. Slice and arrange in layers with ham in 1 1/2 quart casserole, sprinkling each layer with mixture of 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar and pepper. Dot with butter, then add milk. Bake uncovered in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 15 minutes longer.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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