1 1/2 cups finely chopped ham
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sharp American cheese, shredded
4 cups potatoes, cooked and finely diced
1 cup carrots, finely shredded
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Combine ham, cream of mushroom soup, milk, minced onion, pepper and 1/2 cup cheese, mixing well. Layer potatoes, carrots and ham mixture in 2 quart baking dish. Mix bread crumbs, remaining 1/2 cup cheese and butter and sprinkle over mixture. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Garnish with sprigs of parsley.
Notes from Renette:
I tried this recipe and thought it was delicious. I used left over baked potatoes (4 large) and grated them with a cheese grater. I also grated the carrots but they didn't quite get cooked. I would probably omit them next time and serve cooked carrots on the side. For the ham, I used about 1/2 of a 2 lb slice and ground it with the grinder attachment for my mixer. For the cheese, I used cheddar instead of American since that was what I had. I would probably mix all of the cheese in with the soup, etc. next time since it made kind of a crust on the top which would probably not be good for someone with dysphagia.
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Last updated: Dec. 1, 2010