Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped fine
• 3 -4 teaspoons butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 egg
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I like sharp)
• 1 pastry for double-crust pie (you want a sturdy crust)
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 teaspoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 large baking potato
• 4 cups ground low-salt ham (I buy a 1 1/2 inch slice from the deli-and then another 1/2 inch slice just in case)