Best Ham It Up A La King By Freda Recipes

HAM A LA KING WITH PEAS

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My mom and I used to have a catering business, and this Ham a la King recipe was a popular choice from our menu. It looks elegant on the plate and always gets rave reviews. Being able to make the sauce a day ahead is a big plus. -Jean Grubb, Bastrop, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup hot water
1-1/2 cups milk
3 slices process American cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed, optional
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Bake pastry shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Dissolve bouillon in water. Gradually add milk and bouillon to the saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat; add the cheese, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Stir until cheese is melted. Add the ham, peas if desired, olives, pimientos and parsley; heat through. Serve in pastry shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 31g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

HAM A LA KING

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A great recipe for leftover ham. Serve it over buttered toast or leftover mashed potatoes for a quick and easy meal.

Provided by Lorac

Categories Ham

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons grated onions
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1 cup diced cooked ham
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 cup cooked peas
1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, drained and chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan, sauté onion and celery over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add the flour and stir until incorporated.
Slowly add the milk stirring constantly until smooth and thickened, add more milk if the sauce becomes too thick.
Add remaining ingredients and cook over low heat, stirring frequently until heated through.

HAM IT UP A LA KING BY FREDA

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I created this out of a need to use Left Over Ham and we all love Biscuits and gravy so here it is. This is another Cheap inexpensive meal to make. I have also used a little red and green diced bell-peppers in this for added flavors and color on the plate. Simple to throw together. BUDGET friendly also.

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories Pork

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

HAM- IT- UP A LA KING
2 C cooked ham chopped ( i used left over ham)
1 lg jar four cheese alfredo sauce
1- 1/2 C frozen baby peas or green beans or peas and carrots
biscuits ( optional) mashed potatoes or cooked rice (optional)

Steps:

1. Bake Your Biscuits, Your Mashed potatoes or cooked Rice and Keep Hot, set aside.
2. Heat together, Chopped Ham, Cheese Sauce, and vegies, over Med High heat.
3. Serve Piping Hot, over Hot Baked Biscuits. or Mashed Potatoes, or Rice, Top with Sour Cream or Sprinkled with Prmesan Cheese.