Creamed Ham
This creamed ham recipe is a brilliant way to use that leftover ham. And if you don't have leftovers, dice some thick sliced deli ham.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups diced ham
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until they have released their liquid and it has mostly evaporated. Remove them to a plate with a slotted spoon.1 tbsp butter | 8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
- Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Add the flour to the melted butter and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir the milk into the roux. Cook, stirring constantly until the sauce is thick and creamy.3 tbsp butter | 4 tbsp all-purpose flour | 2 cups whole milk
- Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, diced ham, and cooked mushrooms to the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Add the chopped parsley and serve hot.1/2 cup heavy cream | 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese | 2 cups diced ham | Kosher salt | Freshly ground black pepper | 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 17gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 413mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 801IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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