Ham In Cream Sauce Recipes

HAM AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the top third of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish (such as an 8x8x2-inch) with cooking spray or butter.
• Peel and cut 2 pounds russet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 1/2 cups). Place in a large bowl and add 1 cup diced ham. Dice 1/2 medium yellow onion. Grate 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese on the large holes of a box grater (about 2 cups).
• Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add 2 cups whole or 2% milk, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and stir until the flour is dissolved. Bring to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer until thickened to the consistency of cream sauce, 2 to 3 minutes more. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and stir until completely melted. Taste and season with more kosher salt as needed.
• Pour over the potato and ham and stir to combine. Transfer to the baking dish and spread into an even layer.
• Bake until the potatoes in the center of the baking dish are knife tender, 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 1/2 hours. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the casserole. Turn the oven on to broil and broil until the cheese on top is melted and browned in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes for the sauce to thicken before serving.

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE HAM, PEA, AND CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook farfalle in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. pasta cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add shallots and 1/2 tsp. salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes (do not brown). Add ham, peas, and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. parsley, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
• Return pasta to pot. Toss with sauce and reserved pasta cooking liquid; season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates, then top with parsley and Parmesan and season with more pepper.

HAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, mustard powder and flour. Mix in egg yolks until smooth. Heat half and half in the top half of a double boiler, or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water until just short of boiling. Stir in the egg yolk and sugar mixture, and then stir in the vinegar. Continue to stir over simmering water until thickened, about 5 minutes.

HAM IN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt 4 tablespoons butter in saucepan. Add garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add flour, blending well.
• Add milk, stirring well and cooking over medium heat until thickened.
• Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
• Cook ham in 2 teaspoons butter for about 10 minutes, stirring and then add chives. Cook gently 3-4 more minutes.
• Add sherry and heat through. Combine ham with cream sauce and serve.
• Serve over English muffins, rice or noodles.

HAM WITH MUSTARD-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place ham steaks in a large skillet. In a small bowl, combine water and mustard; pour over ham. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes on each side or until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and onions.

CREAMED HAM WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Slice the green onions, keeping the white and light green parts separate from the dark green.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the green onion (white and light green) and minced parsley and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the flour until smooth and bubbly. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Gradually add the milk and heavy cream. Cook, stirring, until thickened.
• Stir in diced ham and cooked peas, along with salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with the remaining sliced green onions (dark green) and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
• Serve the creamed ham over rice, grits, toast points , or biscuits .

CREAMED HAM

Steps:

• Sautee onions in butter over medium heat until onions are transparent.
• Add flour and stir until well combined.
• Remove pan from heat and add milk slowly while stirring.
• Return pan to medium high heat, stirring until sauce thickens, reduce heat to low, stir in cheese until melted.
• Add sherry and ham (add more milk if sauce gets too thick) and simmer until ham is heated through.
• Add garnish, before serving.

CREAMY HAM AND PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt; add peas last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain; set aside and keep warm.
• 2. In pan used for pasta, combine all remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese melts and mixture is bubbly. Stir in pasta and peas.

HAM STEAK WITH BOURBON-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until foam subsides. Meanwhile, pat ham steak dry and sprinkle all over with 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Sauté, turning once, until browned in spots and heated through, 4 to 5 minutes total. Transfer ham to a platter.
• Add bourbon to skillet and carefully ignite with a kitchen match. When flames subside, add cream, mustard, and coffee powder (if using), scraping up any brown bits. Simmer until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour some of sauce over ham and serve remainder on the side.

CREAMED HAM ON TOAST

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute the ham, green pepper and celery in butter for 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; stir until smooth and bubbly. Add the milk, pepper and celery seed; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add egg and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Serve over toast.

LINGUINE WITH MUSHROOMS & HAM

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• Melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and mushrooms in butter until tender. Reduce heat, and slowly stir in cream. Continue cooking until sauce has thickened, add ham and basil, and simmer for 10 more minutes.
• In a large bowl, toss linguine with cream sauce, and season with freshly ground black pepper.