Ham And Vegetable Gratin Food

AU GRATIN HAM POTPIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, contents of sauce mix and water. Stir in the peas and carrots, ham, soup, mushrooms, milk, sour cream and pimientos. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. round baking dish., Roll out pastry to fit top of dish; place over potato mixture. Flute edges; cut slits in pastry. Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

PEPIN'S PENNE, HAM AND VEGETABLE GRATIN

Steps:

• Boil about 2 quarts of water. Add penne and cook about 12 minutes until al dente (slightly firm). Drain and cool under cold water.
• Put cooked penne into a large bowl and stir in the ham, corn, peas, zucchini and cheese.
• Make the White Sauce:.
• Melt butter in saucepan, add the flour, and whisk it together until smooth.
• Add the milk and bring to a boil, stirring a bit. The sauce should thicken.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cream. Let it cool until lukewarm.
• Heat the broiler. Add the sauce to the penne and vegetables, and place in a shallow baking dish that can hold about 6 cups.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
• Broil about 4 inches from the heat until the top is lightly browned (about 6 to 8 minutes).
• Serve immediately.
• NOTE: Pepin says you can make this ahead of time up to adding the Parmesan. It will keep, covered, at room temperature for a few hours, or up to a day in the fridge before finishing in the oven, so it's a great make-ahead dish. If refrigerated, just bring it back to room temp and bake at 425 for about 30 minutes.
• SECOND NOTE: Don't let this sit in the oven after it's finished or it will become gooey.

SKILLET HAM AND VEGETABLES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add carrot and onion. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened.
• Add potatoes and sauce mix (from box), hot water and milk; stir well to combine. Heat just to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham and broccoli; cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and broccoli are tender.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese, and continue stirring until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

HAM AND POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• In a greased 1-qt. baking dish, combine potatoes, ham and onion; set aside. , In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add cheese, salt and pepper; stir until the cheese is melted. Pour over potato mixture and stir gently to mix. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with parsley.

ROOT VEGETABLE GRATIN WITH HAM AND GRUYERE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F
• In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, garlic, bay leaf, nutmeg, potatoes, carrots and parsnips and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down so that the mixture simmers, season with salt and pepper and cook for 10 minutes.
• Drain the vegetables over a bowl. Retain 1 cup of the milk mixture and discard the bay leaf.
• Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray and arrange half of the sliced vegetables in it. Sprinkle the ham and half of the cheese over the vegetables. Cover with the remaining vegetables. Pour the reserved milk over the vegetables and sprinkle with the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
• Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue cooking until the cheese and bread crumbs begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.

HAM & VEGGIE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Cook broccoli and cauliflower according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt 2 teaspoons butter. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir over medium heat until lightly toasted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat., In a large saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until blended. Stir in ham, pepper and vegetables., Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with toasted crumbs. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 10-15 minutes.