Best 2 Easy Ham Surprise Recipes
**Main Article:**
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate comfort food - Ham Surprise! This delightful dish, originating from the heart of Southern cooking, combines the savory flavors of ham, cheese, and bread into an irresistible casserole that's perfect for any occasion. With three tempting variations to choose from, this versatile recipe offers something for every palate.
**Easy Ham Surprise:**
- This classic version features a combination of ham, Swiss cheese, and white bread, enveloped in a creamy sauce and baked to perfection.
**Ham and Cheese Surprise:**
- This variation takes the classic Ham Surprise up a notch with the addition of melty cheddar cheese, creating a gooey, flavorful experience.
**Ham and Cornbread Surprise:**
- For a unique twist, this recipe incorporates sweet cornbread into the mix, resulting in a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
No matter which variation you choose, Ham Surprise is sure to be a hit. It's easy to prepare, perfect for feeding a crowd, and always a crowd-pleaser. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in this Southern comfort food classic!
EASY HAM SURPRISE
After the holidays we (of course) had some left overs, & I remembered seeing another recipe similar to this in a magazine, but for chicken w/cream of mushroom soup.....which gave me the idea.....and surprise! it was a huge hit! This can be changed up many different ways....add more or less of each of the ingredients, different flavors or textures, anything goes!
Provided by oct1794
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions.
- Combine ham, veggies, milk and soup.
- Add noodles and mix together until heated through.
- Serve & Enjoy!
SUPER EASY BAKED HAM
So one day, I was just too weary to try to do anything special with the ham I picked out for dinner. So I stabbed it with a meat thermometer, and let it bake until done. It was so surprisingly delicious that it's the only way I bake hams now. :) This recipe is written for beginners or for people who have never even thought of baking a ham but found a great sale and now need to know what to do with their hunk of ham. :) Servings are a guess based on the 11 pound ham I served last night.
Provided by CraftScout
Categories Ham
Time 3h5m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F and make sure the racks are all the way on the bottom so there is plenty of room for the ham.
- Bring ham in packaging to sink and have a pan big enough to hold it nearby. I find a 9"x13" baking pan works great. Make sure your pan is at least an inch deep.
- Take ham out of wrapper and rinse it with cool water if you think it feels icky. Then find the plastic doohickey on the large cut end and remove it. At this point you can trim off some of the fat if you would like. I usually don't, as most of it renders out into the pan or is very easy to cut around.
- Place ham in pan with large cut side down.
- Stab with the business end of a probe style thermometer. This is the kind which has a long metal skewer on one end (the business end), a long cable, and a box which has all the controls and readouts. Make sure the probe goes through a large area of meat, not fat, and doesn't hit one of the bones down the center of the ham. Set your thermometer to alert you when the ham reaches 140°F.
- When your oven has reached 350F, put the ham in (be careful, it's heavy).
- Wait until the thermometer alerts you. Then remove the ham from the oven (remember, it's heavy and now it's really hot, too). Remove the probe, and either start slicing or put on a pretty platter and let your family/guests ooh and ahh. :).
- NOTE: The skin gets very black and crispy. Do not panic, the meat is juicy, I promise. Simply cut the skin off where it is really crispy and get to the meat underneath.
- ALSO: If you do not have a probe style meat thermometer, or need an idea of timing for preparing the rest of your meal, an already cooked (city) ham will reheat to 140F in approximately 15 minutes per pound. So a 12 pound ham will take 3 hours. Ish.
- And FINALLY: I like to carve off the leftovers and separate into 1 pound amounts. I then put these into labeled quart sized freezer bags and freeze for casseroles, pasta, or beans another night. The bone can be put into a labeled gallon sized freezer bag, and then thawed for yummy beans another night.
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to score the ham before baking. This will help the glaze penetrate the meat and create a crispy crust.
- Be generous with the glaze. Brush the ham with glaze every 15-20 minutes during baking to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Don't overcook the ham. Ham is best when it is cooked to an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the ham rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
- Serve the ham with a variety of sides, such as roasted potatoes, glazed carrots, and green beans.
Conclusion:
Easy Ham Surprise is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Easy Ham Surprise a try!
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