Ham sweet potato packets are an easy and delicious meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. These individual foil packets are filled with hearty ham, tender sweet potatoes, and a flavorful sauce, and they cook in just 30 minutes. Plus, they're a great way to use up leftover ham. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight meal or a fun and easy camping recipe, these ham sweet potato packets are sure to be a hit.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
QUICK AND EASY HAM WITH SWEET POTATOES
I love to eat ham and sweet potatoes all year round. I came up with this easy ham and sweet potato dish that also makes clean up a breeze. Serve with a vegetable and/or side salad and rolls and you will have a complete, satisfying meal.
Provided by Dog Lovin' Mama
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Brown Sugar
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Tear off two large sheets of aluminum foil. Place one ham slice onto each piece of foil, and sprinkle brown sugar on both sides. Spread a little bit of the crushed pineapple over the ham, then top with sweet potatoes. Sprinkle a little bit more brown sugar and pineapple over the sweet potatoes. Close the aluminum foil tightly around the ham, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven, and carefully open the packets. Sprinkle miniature marshmallows over the top, and return to the oven with the foil open. Bake for another 10 minutes. If you want the marshmallows really toasty, you could brown them under the broiler for a couple of minutes. You will end up with a sweet, juicy ham dish and very few dishes to wash.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.4 calories, Carbohydrate 110.5 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 859.3 mg, Sugar 68.2 g
QUICK AND EASY HAM WITH SWEET POTATOES
I love to eat ham and sweet potatoes all year round. I came up with this easy ham and sweet potato dish that also makes clean up a breeze. Serve with a vegetable and/or side salad and rolls and you will have a complete, satisfying meal.
Provided by Crafty Lady 13
Categories Ham
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Tear off two large sheets of aluminum foil and place side-by-side on a cookie sheet. Mix brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon together. Place one ham slice onto each piece of foil, and sprinkle brown sugar mixture on both sides. Spread a little bit of the crushed pineapple over the ham, then top with sweet potatoes. Sprinkle a little bit more brown sugar mixture and pineapple over the sweet potatoes. Close the aluminum foil tightly around the ham, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven, and carefully open the packets. Sprinkle miniature marshmallows over the top, and return to the oven with the foil open. Bake for another 5 minutes or until marshmallows are soft and slightly melted. If you want the marshmallows really toasty, you could brown them under the broiler until marshmallows are lightly toasted. You will end up with a sweet, juicy ham dish and very few dishes to wash.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.6, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 148.9, Carbohydrate 108, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 66.2, Protein 4.3
SWEET POTATO HAM CASSEROLE
"If you like sweet potatoes, this is a great way to serve them," says Barbara Smith of Cannon Falls, Minnesota. "It's so easy to make this meal-in-one dish. I like to think of the marshmallows on top as dessert!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel sweet potato and cut into chunks. Place in a microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 7-9 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside., Cut ham into two pieces. In a skillet, brown ham in butter on both sides. In a bowl, combine pineapple juice and brown sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over ham. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened., Transfer ham to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Place sweet potato and pineapple around edge of dish. Pour brown sugar mixture over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle marshmallows around edge. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
CHEESY HAM AND SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
Picked this up some years back at the state fair from the California Sweet Potato Council. This dish is very rich and filling and was the only way DS would eat sweet potatoes when he was young.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash sweet potatoes. Cook unpeeled sweet potatoes, covered, in small amount of boiling salt water untill tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Cool. Peel and slice 1/4 inch thick; set aside.
- Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add onion, cook until tender. Remove from heat; stir in flour, salt, basil, mustard and pepper. Cook over low heat until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in milk all at once. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil and stir one minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese and the ham.
- Pour half of mixture into greased 2 quart casserole. Arrange half of sweet potaotoes on top. Repeat layers. Bake at 350*F, 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 3 to 4 minutes longer, or until cheese has melted.
BROCCOLI, HAM, AND SWEET POTATO SOUP
There's nothing like a hearty soup to warm you up on a chilly day! When I was a teenager, I worked at a restaurant that had a ham and broccoli soup in their "soup of the day" rotation. This is my twist on that recipe!
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Categories Sweet Potato Soup
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven and cook onion until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sweet potato and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add water, ham, and bouillon cubes; bring to a boil. Boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli and until it reaches your desired tenderness, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta and add to the soup. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 820.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
SLOW-COOKER HAM AND SWEET POTATOES
Sweet and savory in equal measure, this impressively easy slow-cooker dish is a meal in one pot, and it's as great on a weeknight as it is for a special occasion. A glaze made with brown sugar, honey, thyme and ginger cooks with a boneless ham, sliced sweet potatoes and sweet onions, bringing out the natural balance of sweet and savory that each ingredient has. It's a crowd-pleasing meal that requires minimal effort for memorable results!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 4h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Make cuts about 1 inch apart and 1/4 inch deep in diamond pattern in top of ham. Place ham cut side down in center of slow cooker. Arrange potatoes and onion evenly around ham. Pour broth on top of potatoes and onion.
- In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Pour mixture on top of ham, potatoes and onion.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until potatoes are tender and instant-read thermometer inserted in center of ham reads at least 145°F. Remove ham to cutting board; cover loosely with foil, and let stand 15 minutes.
- To serve, cut ham into slices, and transfer to serving dish. With slotted spoon, transfer potatoes and onions to serving dish with ham. Spoon some of the cooking juices on top of ham, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2290 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g
HAM POTATO PUFFS
Steps:
- Press each biscuit onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased muffin cup. In a large bowl, combine the ham, potatoes, 1/2 cup cheese, parsley and garlic powder. , Spoon 1/4 cup into each prepared cup. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. If desired, sprinkle with minced fresh parsley. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the Right Sweet Potatoes: Select firm and evenly shaped sweet potatoes of similar size to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Your Potatoes: Thoroughly scrub the sweet potatoes to remove any dirt or debris. Prick the potatoes with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Season and Marinate: Add flavor to your potatoes by tossing them with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any desired herbs or spices. You can also marinate the potatoes in a mixture of oil, vinegar, and seasonings for added flavor.
- Wrap Securely: Use parchment paper or aluminum foil to create individual packets for each sweet potato. Fold the edges tightly to seal the packets and prevent the steam from escaping.
- Cook Evenly: Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at the recommended temperature. Make sure to flip the packets halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.
- Check for Tenderness: Insert a fork or skewer into the center of the sweet potatoes to check for tenderness. The potatoes are done when they are easily pierced and soft.
Conclusion:
Ham and sweet potato packets offer a simple yet flavorful and nutritious meal. With minimal preparation and cooking time, you can enjoy tender sweet potatoes complemented by the savory flavors of ham, cheese, and spices. Experiment with different seasonings and add-ins to create a customized dish that suits your preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner, a healthy lunch option, or a delicious side dish, these packets are a versatile and satisfying choice. Bon appétit!
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