Ham Pecan Pitas Recipes

HAM & EGG PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk egg whites, egg, paprika and pepper until blended; stir in ham, green onion and cheese. Microwave, covered, on high for 1 minute. Stir; cook on high 30-60 seconds longer or until almost set. Serve in pitas.

DEVILED HAM AND PECAN TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Pulse all ingredients except bread in a food processor until finely chopped and combined well.
• Spread ham mixture (1/4 cup per sandwich) between slices of bread. Discard crusts, then cut sandwiches into triangles.

PARTY PITAS

Steps:

• Mix first four ingredients. Carefully cut each pita horizontally in half; spread 2 tablespoons mixture onto each cut surface., On four pita halves, layer spinach, ham and cheese. Top with remaining pita halves. Cut each sandwich into four wedges; secure with toothpicks.

MAPLE-PECAN GLAZED HAM

Steps:

• Trim off the skin of the ham and about 1/4 in. of fat. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/4 in. deep. Place the ham, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring syrup to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 3/4 cup. Remove from the heat. Stir in the pecans, mustard, orange zest and allspice., Baste ham with some of the glaze; bake 30-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°, basting occasionally with remaining glaze. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

HAM AND LEEK PIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add leeks, mushrooms and carrots; cook and stir until tender., Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk and broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir or until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in ham, parsley, nutmeg and pepper., On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry; roll to 1/4-in. thickness. Using a 10-oz. ramekin as a template, cut out 4 tops for pies. Fill 4 greased 10-oz. ramekins with leek mixture; top with pastry. Cut slits in pastry. Brush tops with egg., Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CHEESY HAM & EGG HAND PIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Add the butter to a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Beat 6 of the eggs together in a bowl. When the butter has melted, add the beaten eggs and the chives to the skillet, then a pinch of salt and pepper. Scramble the eggs until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to a bowl to cool slightly.
• Add the ham, mozzarella and Cheddar to the eggs and mix to combine. Set aside.
• Make an egg wash with the remaining egg and a splash of cold water in a small bowl.
• Lay out the sheets of puff pastry and cut into twelve 3-by-5-inch rectangles. Divide the egg mix among six of the puff pastry rectangles, leaving borders empty around the edges. Brush the borders with the egg wash and top each with another puff pastry rectangle. Using a fork, crimp the edges to seal. Transfer to the lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle with the poppy seeds. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
• Serve hot and enjoy.

HAM SALAD PITAS

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, lemon juice and mustard in a bowl. Add ham, cheese, almonds, grapes and onions. Toss lightly to coat.
• Divide ham mixture evenly between pita pockets. You may eat these as is or heat them briefly. If you choose to heat them, do two halves at a time in the microwave for 1 minute.

HAM PECAN PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and garlic until smooth. Stir in pecans. Spread about 3 tablespoonfuls on each ham slice. Roll up tightly; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into bite-size pieces.

HAM SALAD PITAS

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, lemon juice and mustard in a bowl. Add ham, cheese, almonds, grapes and onions. Toss lightly to coat.
• Divide ham mixture evenly between pita pockets. You may eat these as is or heat them briefly. If you choose to heat them, do two halves at a time in the microwave for 1 minute.

HAM & CHEESE PITA PIZZA FOR ONE

Steps:

• Place bread on microwaveable plate; top with remaining ingredients.
• Microwave on HIGH 45 sec. or until mozzarella is melted; fold in half.