This Spam Skillet Casserole is a comforting, one-pan wonder that brings together the salty richness of Spam with fresh garden vegetables. The base is a robust stew of carrots, onions, celery, and green beans simmered in a tangy tomato and vegetable juice broth, thickened slightly with flour and seasoned with thyme. Topped with crisp-tender baking potato slices and broiled until golden and bubbly, it offers a satisfying textural contrast in every bite. It’s an excellent choice for weeknight dinners when you want a substantial, flavorful meal without the hassle of multiple dishes. The combination of savory meat, earthy vegetables, and cheesy-topped potatoes makes it a crowd-pleaser for families and comfort food lovers alike.
Spam Skillet Casserole
Description
This Spam Skillet Casserole is a comforting, one-pan wonder that brings together the salty richness of Spam with fresh garden vegetables. The base is a robust stew of carrots, onions, celery, and green beans simmered in a tangy tomato and vegetable juice broth, thickened slightly with flour and seasoned with thyme. Topped with crisp-tender baking potato slices and broiled until golden and bubbly, it offers a satisfying textural contrast in every bite. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for weeknight dinners when you want a substantial, flavorful meal without the hassle of multiple dishes. The combination of savory meat, earthy vegetables, and cheesy-topped potatoes makes it a crowd-pleaser for families and comfort food lovers alike.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut baking potatoes into 1/8-inch slices.
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Cube one 12-ounce can of SPAM luncheon meat.
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Thinly slice 1 cup of carrots, 1 cup of onions, and 1/2 cup of celery.
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Mince 2 garlic cloves.
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Cook potato slices in boiling water for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook cubed SPAM until browned, then remove from skillet and set aside.
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Add sliced carrots to the same skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add onions, celery, and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until vegetables are tender.
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In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme.
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Stir the flour mixture into the vegetable mixture in the skillet; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Add the browned SPAM, one 16-ounce can of drained no-salt-added green beans, one 16-ounce can of drained and chopped no-salt-added whole tomatoes, and one 5.5-ounce can of no-salt-added vegetable juice cocktail to the skillet.
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Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove skillet from heat; arrange the cooked potato slices over the SPAM mixture to cover completely.
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Spray the potato slices with butter-flavor vegetable cooking spray.
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Broil 6 inches from the heat source for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 38.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 3.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 8.5g3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 1.0g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For best results, ensure the potatoes are evenly sliced so they cook uniformly during the boiling and broiling stages.
You can substitute regular vegetable juice or beef broth for the vegetable juice cocktail if preferred, but add a pinch of salt to taste.
If you prefer a thicker stew, increase the flour to 3 tablespoons.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a microwave or on the stovetop over low heat.
