Ham Bean Scallop Oamc Recipes

HAM AND BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse beans in a large pot; discard shriveled beans and any small stones. Add 8 cups of cold water. Let stand overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans.
• Return beans to pot and add ham, onion, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne and parsley and water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beans are tender. Add more water if necessary during cooking time.

HAM AND SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sliced potatoes and cook until almost tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse with cold water until cool enough to handle. Drain well.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted.
• Layer half of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 1 1/2 cup diced ham and half of the Cheddar cheese sauce. Repeat layering potatoes, ham, and sauce.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly browned, about 1 hour.

HAM-BEAN SCALLOP (OAMC)

Steps:

• Line four 8x8x2-inch baking pans with heat-resistant freezer wrap.
• Allow enough extra wrap to fold over top.
• Use one pan for each six servings or one-fourth of the recipe.
• Do not line pans for food to be served without freezing.
• Add beans to boiling water; return to boiling.
• Boil beans 2 minutes;then soak beans 1 hour (or overnight, if preferred).
• Add salt to beans.
• Cook beans slowly until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Drain; save cooking liquid.
• Cook onion and green pepper in fat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in flour and mustard.
• Add enough milk to the reserved bean liquid to make 1 1/2 quarts.
• Add the bean liquid and milk slowly to the vegetable mixture.
• Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Stir in beans, cheese, and ham.
• Pour one-fourth of mixture into each baking pan.
• Pack food tightly to avoid air pockets.
• TO SERVE WITHOUT FREEZING: Preheat oven to 375F.
• (moderate).
• Mix 1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs with 1 Tbs melted butter or margarine for each pan which will not be frozen.
• Sprinkle topping over bean mixture in baking pan.
• Bake 30 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned.
• TO FREEZE: Cool for 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Complete wrapping by pulling paper up over top of food.
• Put edges of wrap together and fold several times so paper lies directly on top of food.
• Fold ends of freezer wrap over the top and seal with freezer tape.
• Label with name of food, date of freezing, and last date the food should be used for best eating quality (about 6 months).
• Freeze immediately for 10 to 12 hours before removing packages from the pans.
• TO HEAT FROZEN FOOD: Preheat oven to 375F.
• Remove freezer wrap.
• Place food in baking pan.
• Mix 1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs with 1 Tbs melted butter or margarine for each pan.
• Sprinkle topping over bean mixture in baking pan.
• Bake 1 1/2 hours or until edges are bubbly, crumbs are lightly browned, and center is hot.

HAM POTATO SCALLOP

Steps:

• In a ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine potatoes with sauce mix, boiling water and butter. Stir in milk, ham and beans. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

HAM AND LENTIL SOUP OAMC

Steps:

• Assembly Directions:
• Place the lentils in a colander. Examine the beans and remove dirt or stones. Rinse and drain the beans.
• Slow cooker: Place all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
• Stovetop: Place all ingredients in a stock pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are tender.
• Freezing Directions:
• Allow the soup to cool. Package the soup in meal sized portions. Large plastic freezer containers and freezer bags work well. Seal, label and freeze.
• Serving Directions:.
• Thaw and reheat.
• Comments:
• This is a very filling soup that we love to make in the autumn and winter. We serve it with a salad and some crusty bread.