Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_carb'], recipe: peel, cube, boil, drain and "mush" potatoes to the consistency you like (i like them lumpy, but my kids like smaller pieces). in separate pan, melt butter, add flour and cook while stirring for about a minute or so. add half the milk and stir until lumps are out of flour mixture. add remaining milk and on med-high heat, heat to a boil. stir almost constantly or it will scorch. after boiling, turn heat off and add remaining ingredients.

Target recipe: peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. bring water to a boil in large saucepan. add potatoes and cook until tender. drain, reserving liquid. set aside potatoes. measure 1 cup cooking liquid, adding water, if necessary. set aside. peel and finely chop onion. melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. add onion to saucepan; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and tender, but not brown. add flour to saucepan; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. cook 3 to 4 minutes. gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture in saucepan; stir well. add cheese and ham. simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently. stor leftovers, covered, in refrigerator.