MAKEOVER HAM 'N' POTATO BAKE

Makeover Ham 'n' Potato Bake image

This alternative replaced the whole milk with fat-free evaporated milk and used reduced-fat cheddar cheese in place of the sharp cheddar.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (12 ounces each) fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 pounds fully cooked lean ham slices, cut into strips
1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced carrots, cooked and drained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. , Meanwhile in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, pepper and thyme until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add 1 cup cheese and mustard. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. , Fold in the potatoes, ham, carrots and parsley. Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 1046mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges