Greens Stuffed Ham Food

HAM-STUFFED GREEN BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds. Cook peppers 5 minutes in boiling salted water to cover; drain and set aside.
• Combine the next 7 ingredients; mix well.
• Fill peppers with the ham mixture. Place in an 8-inch square baking dish and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Place a slice of cheese on each pepper and bake 15 minutes more.

GREENS STUFFED HAM

Steps:

• Place ham meaty side up on a cutting surface.
• On the meaty side, cut 5 or 6 pockets parallel to the bone (lengthwise) about 1 - 2 inches deep and 3/4 inch apart; set aside.
• In a medium skillet, bring water to a boil.
• Add kale and celery, cover, and reduce heat to low, cooking for 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Drain kale and celery.
• Stir in butter, brown sugar, vinegar, pepper and mustard.
• Add bread cubes; toss to mix.
• Spoon stuffing into the pockets of the ham.
• Tie with kitchen string to keep in place if necessary.
• Place ham, stuffed side up, on a rack in a shallow roaster.
• DO NOT ADD WATER OR COVER THE PAN.
• Bake for 2-2 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 150°F.
• IF NECESSARY, cover ham loosely with foil after 1 hour to prevent burning.
• To serve, slice ham perpendicular to the bone.