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Ham Steak on Creamed Spinach

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To serve alongside this version of a southern favorite, toss some boiled new potatoes and cherry tomatoes with melted butter and chopped parsley in a skillet. Finish with a purchased lemon meringue pie.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 servings; can be doubled

Ingredients

1 8- to 10-ounce ham steak (1/2 inch thick)
2 teaspoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup half and half
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Season ham generously with pepper. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham to skillet; sauté until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer ham to plate; tent with foil to keep warm.

    Step 2

    Melt 1 teaspoon butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add half and half and simmer until slightly reduced, scraping up browned bits, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and nutmeg. Stir until spinach mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 3

    Spoon creamed spinach into 2 plates. Cut ham steak in half; place atop spinach and serve.

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