BISCUIT-TOPPED CREAMED HAM

Biscuit-Topped Creamed Ham image

Here's a hearty dish that'll satisfy the hungriest appetite. It's a favorite at our house.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 tablespoon lemon juice
BISCUITS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon diced pimientos

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in soup until blended. Stir in the ham and lemon juice; heat through. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese, milk and pimientos just until moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 4-5 times. Roll to about 1/2-in. thickness; cut out six biscuits with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Arrange biscuits over ham mixture. Bake 18-22 minutes longer or until biscuits are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.