MICROWAVE POTATO HAM DINNER

Microwave Potato Ham Dinner image

I've had this recipe for 15 years. From the first time I made it, my family couldn't get enough. Now that our three daughters are grown and married, they fix it for their families, too. -Sharon Price of Caldwell, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, celery and water. Cover and microwave on high for 5-1/2 minutes, stirring once. Add green pepper and onion; cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once. Pour into a 2-qt. microwave-safe baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the margarine, covered, on high for 30-40 seconds or until melted. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. , Cook, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring after each minute. Stir in the cheese until melted. Pour over the vegetables. Stir in ham. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 1115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges