Ham Stew Recipe (Slow Cooker)

Crockpot meals are perfect for Sundays. Step one: throw ingredients into slow cooker. Step two: turn on slow cooker. Step three: wait a long while. Step four: come home to a perfectly cooked meal.

With leftover ham still on hand, this chunky ham and vegetable stew was the perfect option. Easy and most importantly, delicious.


Ham Stew Recipe (Slow Cooker)
recipe by adorkablerecipes.blogspot.com
Serves 4-6

Ingredients
1 cup ham, cubed (leftovers are perfect)
1/2 pound baby carrots
3-4 small potatoes, cubed
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp Italian seasonings
2 cups beef or chicken broth or bouillon
1-2 cups water (depending on desired amount of juices)

Directions
Combine all ingredients into a small slow cooker/Crockpot. Cook on high 4-5 hours, until vegetables are softened.


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Leftover Ham and Potato Soup Recipe

I always have grandiose plans for holiday dinner leftovers. But they almost always fail to come to fruition. I'm either burnt out on ham or turkey or mashed potatoes OR I'm just burnt out on cooking (or being in the kitchen) altogether. Maybe you can relate? 


Well, this soup is the solution to all of my problems (and hopefully yours, too.) Starting with the idea of a ham and potato soup (rather than ham and bean, which my husband detests really dislikes), I pulled out the ingredients and washed up a few fresh potatoes. But then I thought to myself, "Self, you have another container in the fridge full of leftover mashed potatoes. Are you really ever going to eat those? Mashed potatoes the second (or twelfth) time around really aren't the best. But put them in a soup and it might be creamy and thick and delicious."  My brainstorm did not lead me astray, friends.

This soup is out-of-this-world delicious and way too easy. Kevin and I were both in love with the taste, the texture, and the perfect combination of leftovers and fresh ingredients. YUM.

 




Leftover Ham and Potato Soup Recipe
recipe by adorkablerecipes.blogspot.com
serves 4

Ingredients
3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1-1/2 cup chopped leftover ham
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 beef bouillon cubes
3 cups water
1 cup milk
1-1/2 tsp parsley flakes
1/2 tsp pepper
for topping (optional)
chili sauce
oyster crackers

Directions
In a small crockpot (slow cooker) combine all ingredients, except toppings (chili sauce and oyster crackers). Stir together. Cook on high 4-5 hours, until celery and onion are softened and soup is fragrant. Serve (with chili sauce and crackers, if desired.)


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Honey Glazed Ham (Slow Cooker)

Yesterday's holiday Easter dinner preparation and clean up was by FAR the simplest and easiest ever. I could hardly believe it was a holiday when I was done with dishes so quickly. (It helped there were just four of us so fewer dishes to begin with, but still.) I decided to cook the ham in the crockpot. Then I decided to cook the potatoes in my second crockpot. I baked the pecan pie the night before. The green beans steamed in minutes. And the honey yeast rolls came fresh from the oven (after I prepped them and stored them in the fridge before church, came home, preheated the oven and baked them fresh for lunch.)

I don't think I'll ever go back to the oven cooked ham again. It can NOT get any easier than putting your ham in the crockpot, pouring a glaze over it, and plugging it in. DONE. Perfectly. 

Honey Glazed Ham (Slow Cooker) 

recipe adapted from crockpot365.blogspot.com

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

6-8 lb bone in ham (spiral cut makes this method even easier)

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

1 Tbsp brown sugar

2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp dried thyme 

Directions

Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Unwrap ham and discard flavor packet. Place ham into slow cooker. 

In a small bowl, combine vinegar, honey, butter, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and thyme. Pour mixture evenly over the ham. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until heated through. 

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Slow Cooker Hearty Ham and Bean Chili

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This should probably be called "Ham and Bean Soup," but being the wise woman that I am, I knew better. My husband would judge a dish in very negative light if it had the word "bean" in the title. He'll eat chili and he now loves refried beans in taco dip and he goes wild for the black bean salsa, but he'll still tell you he doesn't like beans. I just smile and nod. And continue to make dishes with beans--because I love beans and beans are good for ya. 

While this dish was filling my home with magical aromas, I created a new title--Hearty Ham and Bean Chili (only I left out the word "bean" when announcing the dish to my husband.) There were no complaints from his side of the table, I got to use up the leftover ham in my fridge, and this went together in the crockpot in less than 7 minutes. Not too shabby.  

Hearty Ham and Bean Chili

recipe by adorkablerecipes.blogspot.com with inspiration from bettycrocker.com

Serves 4-6 

Ingredients

1- 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

1- 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1- 14.5 oz can stewed tomatoes

1-1/4 cup chicken broth or bouillon

1 cup diced, cooked ham

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

Mix all ingredients into a 4 quart slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook on high 3-4 hours.

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Monte Cristo Sandwiches

With a new package of delicious black forest ham alongside the swiss cheese in my fridge, I had the brilliant idea to make Monte Cristo sandwich for a different take on dinner. It was a good idea, let me tell you. Traditionally, the Monte Cristo is a ham and swiss sandwich dipped in egg batter and fried. I knew I wanted to avoid the frying and take the grilling route. It was DElish and super easy! Your whole family will love you for serving this sandwich--for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Monte Cristo Sandwiches

serves 2 

recipe by adorkablerecipes.blogspot.com

Ingredients

4 slices whole wheat bread (or other variety)

2 slices Swiss cheese 

10 thin slices (~ 4 oz) black forest ham

2 large eggs

1/4 cups skim milk 

1/4 tsp cinnamon 

Syrup, strawberry or raspberry jam, Thousand Island Dressing or other dip of choice

Directions

Hit a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium low heat. Layer the ham and cheese inside two slices of bread. In a separate shallow bowl, beat 2 eggs and then beat in milk and cinnamon. 

Dip the built sandwich into the egg mixture, coating thoroughly on both sides (but not letting the bread soak). Place the sandwich on the griddle and cook 3-5 minutes on each side, or until evenly browned. 

Serve with a side of syrup, jam or dressing for dipping.