Count down to Super Sunday is now in its last week for the teams and for those of us who relish the game at parties, or just sitting in front of the television cheering loudly for our favorite teams. . . or commercials. However you watch it, the day is all about stars.
Here at Potluck Paradise headquarters we got to looking in the fridge for game-treat ingredients and discovered the end of the holiday ham nicely nestled in the freezer. And we got to thinking about those who sit on the bench, waiting for their opportunity to get in the game and take off as a star.
We've already put up a couple of recipes for the 49ers and the Ravens. This time we took our inspiration from a book loosely based old Maryland colonial-era recipes. We found a baked ham coated with brown sugar and doused in sherry. What would happen if we brought those flavors to the last cup of leftover holiday ham?
Well, we ended up with "Put Me in the Game, Coach" Minced Ham.
Quickly made, this new ingredient combination is ready to help any number of other culinary players elevate their game. It effectively stretches a sandwich's worth of ham into enough deliciousness for several sides or snacks.
Use it to:
Stuff mushrooms
Mix into deviled eggs
Put into scrambled eggs or omelets
Mix half and half with buttered bread crumbs Great for for green bean casserole topping
Toss into salads or scalloped potatoes
Blend with granted cheese, spread on English muffin and broil
The list goes on and on.
And it couldn't be easier to make.
Baltimore "Put me in the Game, Coach" Minced Ham
1 cup minced ham
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 teeny, tiny pinch ground cloves
3 or 4 grinds black pepper
Put all ingredients into a medium frying pan and cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, until the liquid is evaporated.
Add small amounts to make eggs, potatoes, leftovers and other dishes sideline stars.
Keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for a month.
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