Ham Mashed Potato Pie Food

MASHED POTATOES WITH HAM

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine onion and 1 tablespoon of butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Add potatoes, ham, onion salt and pepper; mix well. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and cornflakes; dot with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until heated through.

HAM AND POTATO PIE

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes, pare and slice very thin.
• Put potatoes in a large glass bowl and cover with cold water; set aside.
• Prepare pie crust mix according to package directions; wrap in plastic and set aside.
• Using a food processor or food grater, coarsely grate Cheddar cheese. Put in a small bowl; add flour and toss to mix well.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Lightly grease a shallow two quart oval, round or rectangular baking dish.
• Drain potatoes thoroughly; pat dry with paper towels. Alternately layer potatoes with sliced onion, ham and cheese-flour mixture, sprinkling with garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg as you layer.
• Pour on milk; dot with butter and set aside.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry out to a 15 x 11 inch rectangle, or a 13 inch circle, depending on the size and shape of your baking dish. Gently lift pastry and place on baking dish to cover potato mixture completely.
• Turn edges of pastry under and flute decoratively with your fingers. Cut four gashes in pastry to allow steam to escape while baking.
• Mix egg yolk with one tablespoon of the half and half cream; brush over the pastry to glaze.
• Bake 60 minutes or until pstry is golden brown and potatoes are done.
• Remove from oven; pour remaining half and half cream through the vents in the top of the pastry. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.