Asparagus Ham Potato Topper Food

ASPARAGUS AND HAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. , In a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine the asparagus, ham, rice, celery and lemon-pepper; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine soup and broth; add cheese. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted. Pour over ham mixture. , Combine crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through.

ASPARAGUS HAM DINNER

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute asparagus and yellow pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and ham; heat through. Drain pasta; add to mixture. Stir in parsley and seasonings. Sprinkle with cheese.

POTATO, HAM & ASPARAGUS BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 8 to 10 min. or until just tender; drain in colander. Melt margarine in same saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk until blended. Bring to boil on medium heat; cook 5 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in Parmesan.
• Place half the potatoes in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with layers of half each of the sauce, asparagus and ham. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with shredded cheeses; cover.
• Bake 45 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 30 min.

SHEET-PAN HAM, ASPARAGUS AND HASSELBACK POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Melt the butter with the garlic, thyme sprigs and a large pinch each of salt and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat; remove from the heat and let sit 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the ham: Stir together the fig jam, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves; set aside. Score lines in a crosshatch pattern, 1 inch apart, into the top and sides of the ham; loosely wrap in a large sheet of heavy-duty foil, pouring 1/4 cup water over the ham before sealing. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
• Make the potatoes: Cut a thin sliver from one long side of a potato so that it sits flat; position cut-side down between the handles of two wooden spoons. Using a sharp knife, make cuts in the potato 1/8 inch apart, stopping when your knife hits the spoon handles (do not cut all the way through). Repeat with the remaining potatoes. Arrange on the baking sheet with the ham, drizzle with half of the garlic butter and season generously with salt and pepper. Bake 40 minutes.
• Open the foil and brush the ham with two-thirds of the fig glaze (leave the foil open). Drizzle the potatoes with the remaining garlic butter. Bake until a thermometer inserted into the center of the ham reaches 145˚ F, the glaze is browned and the potatoes are very tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 40 more minutes.
• Make the asparagus: Toss the asparagus with the olive oil, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Brush the ham with the remaining glaze. Push the potatoes to one side of the baking sheet and sprinkle with the cheese. Spread the asparagus in the open space on the baking sheet. Continue baking until the ham glaze is sticky, the cheese on the potatoes is melted and the asparagus is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Let the ham rest 10 minutes, then slice. Sprinkle the potatoes with the thyme leaves and chives. Serve with rolls.

MEDITERRANEAN BAKED POTATO TOPPER

Steps:

• Combine red pepper, cheese, sour cream, garlic, basil, salt and pepper in small bowl.
• Mix well.
• Add tomatoes.
• toss gently.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours
• To serve, divide and spoon on top of potatoes.

CREAMY HAM AND ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, saute carrot in butter for 3-5 minutes; add onions and saute 2 minutes longer or until tender. Stir in flour; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth, ham, mushrooms and reserved asparagus. Reduce heat; add cream. Heat through but do not boil. Add salt and pepper. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

SPRING ASPARAGUS, HAM AND POTATO SALAD - HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

• Make up the dressing by putting all the dressing ingredients into a jar and shaking it well. The dressing can be made up well in advance.
• Choose two attractive plates or bowls and start to assemble the salad.
• Place the potatoes on the plate/bowl first and then arrange the strips of ham & asparagus spears over the top - gently mix through to "just" mingle the ingredients together.
• Next, scatter the minced/finely diced red onion over and then the sliced cornichons - if you are using them.
• Pour over the honey & mustard dressing - giving the salad a liberal dousing!
• Season and scatter the chopped chives and/or the chopped chervil over the top.
• Serve with crusty bread & a glass of crisp, chilled white Chablis or Chardonnay!
• Optional ideas:.
• You could also add peas, broad beans, olives or crispy bacon!

HAM AND POTATOES WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F or grill to medium-high. Spray foil with nonstick spray.
• Center half of potatoes on each sheet of aluminum foil. Top with ham and asparagus. Spoon one-fourth of container of alfredo sauce over top of each servings; reserve remaining alfredo sauce for future use.
• Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make two packets.
• Bake 20 to 22 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven or grill 13 to 15 minutes in covered grill.

SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE POTATO TOPPER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and let set overnight before use.

CREAMY HAM/POTATO BAKE W/ ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 400. Spray 1-1/2 quart casserole dish w/ cooking spray. In lg saucepan, cook potatoes in water, covered, until tender, about 5-8 mins, drain, transfer to a bowl.
• 2. In same pan, combine cream cheese, milk, 2 tbsp parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in tarragon.
• 3. Layer potatoes, ham, and asparagus in casserole dish. Pour cream cheese sauce over mix. Bake, covered 20 mins. Uncover and sprinkle w/ remaining parmesan cheese. Bake 10 more mins.

CHEESY HAM AND ASPARAGUS BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Mix the ham, onion, red bell peppers, and asparagus in the prepared baking dish. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, flour, Parmesan, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Pour over the ham mixture.
• Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Continue baking 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

LEFTOVER HAM -N- POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the ham and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Stir potatoes into ham mixture; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter until smooth.
• Gradually whisk milk into flour mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Continue cooking and stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and stir Cheddar cheese into the white sauce until melted.
• Pour sauce over ham and potatoes.
• Sprinkle bread crumbs atop casserole.
• Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

ASPARAGUS & HAM POTATO TOPPER

Steps:

• Place hot baked potatoes on microwave-safe plate.
• Carefully fluff up potatoes with fork.
• Top each potato with ham.
• Stir soup in can until smooth.
• Spoon soup over potatoes.
• Top with cheese, if desired.
• Microwave on HIGH 4 minutes or until hot.