HOLIDAY HAM KABOBS

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A little sugar and spice make these ham-stacked skewers oh-so-nice as an Easter entree. The colorful kabobs are simple to broil in the oven...or grill them outdoors if weather allows.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch slices
1 medium green pepper, cut into chunks
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (1-inch cubes)

Steps:

Drain the pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set pineapple aside (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a saucepan, combine the juice, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Set aside., Place sweet potatoes in another saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain., On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread sweet potatoes, green pepper, ham and pineapple. Brush with brown sugar mixture. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until heated through and peppers are tender, basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.