HAM STEAKS WITH GRUYERE, BACON & MUSHROOMS

Ham Steaks with Gruyere, Bacon & Mushrooms image

This meat-lover's breakfast has a big "wow" factor. It's one of my favorites because the Gruyere, bacon and fresh mushrooms in the topping are a great combination.-Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 fully cooked boneless ham steak (about 1 pound), cut into 4 pieces
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan; keep warm. Wipe skillet clean., In same skillet, cook ham over medium heat 3 minutes. Turn; sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Cook, covered, 2-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and ham is heated through. Serve with mushroom mixture. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 1576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.