Monday, February 21, 2011

Eating from the Pantry Challenge: Day 1



Yesterday I made one of my favorite recipes but with a twist so that I could use some diced ham I had in the freezer.  I found this Scalloped Potatoes recipe a few months ago when I had an abundance of cream cheese in the fridge and no idea how to use it.

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham (adapted from this recipe)

2 lb potatoes, 1/4" slices (2-4 potatoes depending on size)
1 onion, sliced
2 cups diced ham
4 oz (1/2 tub) Philadelphia Chive & Onion cream cheese spread
1 cup chicken broth (substituted homemade turkey broth from the freezer)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place half the potatoes and onions in a casserole dish.  Layer ham on top of potatoes; repeat layers.

Heat cream cheese, broth and milk in a small saucepan until mixture is melted and comes to a boil. Pour over top of the potatoes.  Cover and bake for 1 hour.

Add cheese and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes.

1 comment:

LaurAnn said...

Sounds delicious! We are having ham, homemade mac and cheese, and corn tonight for dinner... all from the freezer and pantry!