Hawaiian Ham

This is an easy way to use up leftover ham.

Drain a can of pineapple chunks, reserve the juice.

Saute some:

ham, cut into chunks
thinly sliced carrots
chopped onion
bell peppers, cut into pieces
pineapple chunks

Saute in a bit of oil over med-high heat until ham is hot and veggies are tender.

Whisk the following ingredients into the pineapple juice:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 Tablespoon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Stir the sauce into the skillet and stir over med-high heat until thick and bubbly.

Serve over white rice.

Bourbon Barrel Mocha Stout Cake

This is a variation on my Spiced Rum (aka Pirate) Cake that I think turned out pretty fantastic. My middle son declared it perfect. :)

1 18 1/2 ounce package German chocolate cake mix

1 3 3/4 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs
1/2 cup cold strong coffee
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup stout

Glaze:
1/4 pound butter
1/4 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 - 1/2 cup bourbon
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 12 inch bundt pan. Mix next 6 cake ingredients together with electric mixer for 2 minutes and pour into pan. Bake 1 hour and cool. Invert on a serving plate.
Glaze: Melt butter in sauce pan; stir in the water and sugar. Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in bourbon. Prick cake top with fork. Drizzle and smooth prepared glaze evenly over top and sides, allowing cake to absorb glaze. Repeat until glaze is used up.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This was a pretty simple casserole and a good way to use up leftover ham and/or chicken breast.

Cook and drain 1-12oz bag of egg noodles.

Saute some cut up ham, onion, fresh mushrooms and chicken in butter. Do not cook them too much. Mostly just to sear them a bit and get rid of some of the extra moisture.

Mix 1 can cream of chicken soup and some milk.

Add meat and veggies into the pan of noodles. Pour soup mixture over it and stir well to coat. Stir in pepper and marjoram to taste.

Place in greased casserole dish.

Bake for 10 minutes in a 350 oven.

Remove and top with thin-sliced Swiss cheese. Place back in oven.

Mix about 1 cup bread crumbs with 2 Tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole.

Continue to bake until crumbs are browned and the casserole is heated through.

Crock Pot Egg Bake

Today I made my favorite Tater Tot Egg Bake in my crock pot. So easy and it cooked while we were at church and was ready for brunch for us and our company when we got home.

I'm guessing it would work for any egg bake recipe, but here's the one I like best...

Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Line bottom with frozen potato rounds/crowns (the flat tater tots).

Cover with your favorite egg bake cooked meats (bacon, sausage or ham), sauteed veggies and grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Beat 8 eggs and about 1/2 cup milk.

Pour over stuff in the crock pot.

Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2 hours.

Remove lid and let sit a couple of minutes before serving.