Turn yesterday's leftover ham into tonight's supper with my Ham and Cheese Stuffed Potatoes. Repurpose those leftovers into a delicious meal!
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 8servings
Ingredients
4baking potatoes
1tablespoonbutter
2tablespoonschiveschopped
2large shallotsfinely minced
1 ½cupsmilk
1 ½cupsshredded cheddar or Gruyere cheese(about 6 ounces), divided
2cupschopped cooked ham
2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Bake the potatoes either in the oven or microwave. Set aside to cool slightly before continuing with recipe.
When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, split them open lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp into a medium mixing bowl, leaving a ¼ inch thick shell of potato and skin. Use a fork or potato masher to break up the pulp. Set the potato skins aside.
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the shallot and sauté briefly until softened.
Add the milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Pour the milk and shallot mixture over the reserved potato pulp in the bowl. Add half the cheese, and all of the remaining ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Stuff the reserved shells with the potato, ham, and cheese mixture. Sprinkle the tops evenly with the remaining cheese.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes or until the cheese begins to brown.
Notes
Let the leftovers cool completely, and then place them in an airtight container. They can then be kept in the refrigerator, where they will stay fresh for 3 to 4 days.
To freeze, start by pre-freezing the potatoes on a baking sheet, making sure they're not touching, for about 1 to 2 hours. Then wrap each potato half individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil for added protection against freezer burn and flavor loss. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat refrigerated leftovers, place them in a 350°F oven for about 15-20 minutes or until they are thoroughly heated. To reheat from frozen, simply unwrap and place them on a baking sheet, then warm them in a preheated oven at the same temperature for approximately 25-30 minutes or until they are hot throughout.