one dish meals

Florentine Ham Casserole

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground oregano
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups CURE 81 ham, cut into thin strips
1 (10-ounce) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Heat oven to 350°F. In small saucepan, cook mushrooms, onion, and garlic in hot butter until tender. Stir in flour and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat, 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

Gradually stir abut half of the hot mushroom mixture into beaten eggs; return all to saucepan. Stir in black pepper, oregano, and nutmeg. Cook and stir 2 additional minutes. Stir in ham and spinach. Spoon into 1 1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories: 404, Fat: 26 g, Protein: 26 g, Cholesterol: 232 mg, Carbohydrates: 16 g, Sodium: 1,374 mg

This recipe created by Hormel Foods.