A 10 lb spiral ham was the smallest I could find for Christmas Dinner that included 7 people. Now what to do with the 9 remaining lbs!!?? As any self-proclaimed home cook would do, I turned to the WWW for inspiration from others like me who might be in the same predicament. I came across a picture that appeared to include: ham, potatoes & cheese—Voilà, this recipe came to life!
Ingredients
- 2 cups or more Cooked Spiral Ham -Cut into small pieces.
- 1 Chopped White Onion
- 4 cloves Chopped Garlic
- 2 cups Reduced Fat Milk -Low Sodium Chicken Stock would work also.
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese -Any cheese you like would work.
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp Whipped Butter
- 5 tbsp All Purpose Flour
- 3 lbs Sliced Red Potatoes -Cut on the thinner side, skins on if desired.
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
- dash Cinnamon -Optional, adds a sweet balance.
- 1 bag Frozen Corn Kernels -Or veggie of your liking.
Servings:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a skillet over medium heat add the olive oil and butter. When the butter is melted add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add some pepper to taste.
- Add the flour and mix it with the onions and garlic almost until a paste consistency begins to form. Whisk in the milk, one cup at a time. Whisk, whisk and whisk until there are no lumps. Bring to a boil and let the sauce thicken for about 5 minutes, continually whisking. Remove from the heat. Add 1 cup of the cheese and let it melt into your sauce.
- Mix in the ham, sliced potatoes and bag of frozen corn. Add kosher salt, pepper (to taste) and the dash of cinnamon. Mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish coated with non stick cooking spray. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Turn the oven heat up to 400 degrees.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top, spreading evenly. Cook uncovered for an additional 35-40 minutes until the potatoes are to your tenderness liking. Enjoy!
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