Idaho® Potatoes in Ham Cups
Yield: 8 Servings
Calories: 139 g
Fat: 4 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 18 mg
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups Idaho® potato flakes or buds (or 2 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes)
- 1.25-ounce package cheese sauce mix
- 10-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 8-ounce package round ham slices (8 slices)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium high heat, bring 2 1/2 cups water to boiling. Remove from heat and whisk in cheese sauce mix and potato flakes. Allow mixture to sit 2 minutes, then whisk again until smooth.
- Prepare frozen vegetables according to package directions, until crisp-tender (do not overcook). Stir drained vegetables into potato mixture; mix in pepper.
- Place one slice of ham into 8 muffin cups or custard cups; press down slightly to mold the ham into a "cup" shape. Spoon potato mixture into the ham cups, dividing evenly.
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Loosen ham around the edges with a small spatula before lifting them out of the cups. *If using leftover mashed potatoes, stir cheese sauce mix into 1/2 cup hot water. Whisk the cheese mixture into the mashed potatoes, then stir in vegetables and pepper. Proceed with Step 4 above.