Ham Solo Savory Cake Food

OOOH LA LA! FRENCH SAVOURY HAM, CHEESE AND OLIVE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C or 400°F.
• In a bowl beat the eggs until pale yellow and frothy.
• Stir in flour, baking powder, olive oil, melted butter, wine and port.
• Chop the ham, cube the cheese and slice the olives.
• Stir in ham, cheese, olives, salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour into greased bread tin, loaf tin or cake pan (11 X 4 inches would be a good size).
• Bake for about 50 minutes, or until well risen and golden brown.
• Serve cold in slices or as sandwich bread.
• This can be frozen in slices or as one whole loaf.

FRENCH SAVORY CAKE WITH HAM, CHEESE, AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 5-in (23 x 12 cm) loaf pan (see note for other size options). Line the bottom and two longer sides of the pan with a sling of parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, and olive oil. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and stir, using a spatula, until just combined. Fold in the cheese, ham, and olives. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Use the spatula to smooth out the surface.
• Bake until the bread is puffed and golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Pull on the parchment paper to unmold the cake, running a knife around the pan if necessary. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
• Slice the bread and serve at room temperature, or warm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10 minutes before serving.
• STORAGE: The flavors of this French savory cake keep developing as it sits, which makes it even better the next day. If you can, make it in advance, let it rool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Warm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10 minutes before serving.
• French savory cake will keep refrigerated, tightly wrapped, for up to 1 week, or frozen for up to 1 month.
• NOTE: The batter can also be baked in two small loaf pans (6 x 3.5 in / 15 x 9 cm) for about 25 minutes, or in a standard muffin pan. Line the pan with parchment paper cups. Divide the batter between the cups and bake for 20 minutes, or until the savory cupcakes are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

"HAM" SOLO SAVORY CAKE

Steps:

• Make the cheese garnish:.
• Place 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and pliable.
• Scoop the cheese into the mold, pressing and spreading into the bottom. You don't want to fill the entire mold - just the Han Solo indentations and enough to cover the entire rectangle.
• Microwave for 15 seconds then tap on the counter. Freeze until solid at least 1 hour.
• Carefully remove the cheese from the mold and set aside in the fridge.
• Make the savory cake:.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 7x11 inch cake pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
• Combine the Bisquick, milk, sugar, egg, and salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until combined.
• Add the Gruyere cheese, sautéed onion, ham, and chives and fold with a spatula to combine.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and bake until lightly golden brown, about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool completely in pan. Meanwhile, take the Han Solo cheese garnish out of the fridge and let come to room temperature.
• Run a small offset around the edges of the cake and invert onto a cutting board. Remove parchment paper and then invert again. If needed, level the top of the cake with a serrated knife.
• Place the cheese garnish on top of the cake and trim the cake with a serrated knife so that the cake and cheese have the same dimensions.
• Set the cheese garnish aside and spread the softened butter over the top of the cake.
• Place the cheese on top of the butter, pressing to adhere.
• Transfer the cake to a platter and serve with more ham and butter.
• NOTE: Find the Han Solo Carbonite mold on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MWA47C/ref=asc_df_B008MWA47C5433421/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B008MWA47C&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241969147179&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8305212910512134706&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004065&hvtargid=aud-441392016954:pla-396230580849.

DELUXE HAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Stir in the macaroni. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ham and onion in melted butter until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir garlic into ham mixture and cook for about 2 minutes more; remove skillet from heat.
• Mix cooked pasta, Cheddar cheese, cream of celery soup, peas, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and garlic powder into the ham mixture until well mixed.
• Transfer pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle French-fried onions atop casserole and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.