Ham-and-Spinach Spuds

Name: Ham-and-Spinach Spuds
Prep time: 57 min
Cook time: 57 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 pinch Pinch of cayenne pepper; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 296 milliliters ounces gruyere or gouda cheese, finely shredded (about; 85 grams thin slices ham (about , cut into strips; 4 servings Kosher salt; 473 milliliters milk; 1 pinch Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 4 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 4 larges russet potatoes; 1 bunch spinach, roughly chopped

Ham-and-Spinach Spuds might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 40% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 673 calories, 31g of protein, and 39g of fat. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of nutmeg, flour, kosher salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the ham you could follow this main course with the Apple Graham Dessert as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Pierce the potatoes with a fork; microwave for 15 minutes.

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Potato

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Microwave

Oven

Remove and brush with olive oil; transfer to the oven rack and bake until fully tender, about 15 minutes.

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Olive Oil

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Oven

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon and cook until slightly toasted, about 2 minutes.

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All Purpose Flour

Cooking Oil

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Wooden Spoon

Frying Pan

Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken, about 6 minutes. Stir in the spinach and ham and cook until the greens wilt and the mixture is about as thick as sour cream, 3 to 4 more minutes. Season with the cayenne and nutmeg and add salt to taste.

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Sour Cream

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Spinach

Greens

Nutmeg

Sauce

Milk

Salt

Ham

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Whisk

Slice the cooked potatoes lengthwise down the middle (but not all the way through); press in on the ends to open the slit.

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Potato

Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon oil into each potato; fluff the flesh with a fork and season with salt. Divide the spinach mixture among the potatoes and top with the shredded cheese while still hot.

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Shredded Cheese