Ham and Cheese Pie
Description:
This savory pie is a versatile dish that can be served as a formal dinner or packed up for a delightful picnic. With influences from down south, this recipe has been personalized with additional ingredients like onion, pepper, nutmeg, cayenne, and plenty of cheese. Unlike the original version which used deli ham with a high salt content, this recipe offers a flavorful twist. Enjoy it best when served cold!
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
- Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Ham, Pork, Cheese, Meat, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baking potato |
| 1 | Onion |
| 3-4 | Tablespoons butter |
| 1/4 | Cup milk |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 | Teaspoon dry mustard |
| 1/8 | Teaspoon ground cloves |
| 4 | Slices low-salt ham |
| 1 | Cup cheddar cheese |
| 1 | Tablespoon butter |
| 1 | Tablespoon flour |
| 2 | Pinches white pepper |
| 2 | Pinches ground nutmeg |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| 1/4 | Cup milk |
| 1/4 | Cup cheddar cheese |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 624.6
- Fat Content: 42.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 18.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 101.6mg
- Sodium Content: 683.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 40.7g
- Fiber Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 1.8g
- Protein Content: 19.6g
Recipe Yield: 1 large pie
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). While the oven is heating up, boil the potato until tender. Meanwhile, cook the onion in butter until soft and light brown.
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In a large bowl, beat the cooked potato.
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Add to this the cooked onion, beaten egg, dry mustard, and ground cloves. Mix well.
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Fold in the low-salt ham, half of the cheddar cheese, and cheese sauce.
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Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary. Most likely, you won’t need to add more salt due to the saltiness of the ham.
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Turn the mixture into a deep pastry-lined pie plate.
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Top with the remaining crust, crimp, and seal the edges.
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Bake on the lowest rack of the oven at 450°F (232°C) for 10 minutes.
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Reduce the heat to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes.
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Top the crust with the remaining cheddar cheese and cook for about 15 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove the pie from the oven and let it stand for 20 minutes before serving. Alternatively, chill the pie and serve it cold for a refreshing twist.
Cheese Sauce Directions:
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Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir in the flour and spices, cooking until bubbly.
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Remove from heat and gradually stir in the milk.
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Return the saucepan to heat and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly.
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Stir in the cheddar cheese and continue cooking until melted and well incorporated into the sauce.
Enjoy this delightful Ham and Cheese Pie with family and friends, whether served hot or cold, for a satisfying mealtime experience! 🥧🧀
