This hearty breakfast skillet transforms leftover ham and turkey into a delicious hash with sweet potatoes, apples, and red bell peppers. The sweet and savory flavors meld beautifully under a creamy cheese sauce, finished with a quick broil for a golden crust. Served alongside peppery corn muffins that add a delightful crunch and heat, this meal is perfect for weekend brunches or using up holiday leftovers. It’s comforting, filling, and brings a rustic charm to your table.
Ham & Turkey Hash With Peppery Corn Muffins
Description
This hearty breakfast skillet transforms leftover ham and turkey into a delicious hash with sweet potatoes, apples, and red bell peppers. The sweet and savory flavors meld beautifully under a creamy cheese sauce, finished with a quick broil for a golden crust. Served alongside peppery corn muffins that add a delightful crunch and heat, this meal is perfect for weekend brunches or using up holiday leftovers. It&# 226;ÂÂs comforting, filling, and brings a rustic charm to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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Melt margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
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Add milk gradually, stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
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Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese and hot pepper sauce until smooth and melted; set aside covered.
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Heat vegetable oil in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
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Add diced sweet potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and almost tender.
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Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
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Add diced ham, turkey, and red bell pepper to the skillet.
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Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is lightly browned.
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Gently stir in apples and sliced scallions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes until apples are tender but still crisp.
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Spoon the reserved cheese sauce evenly over the hash in the skillet.
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Broil about 4 inches from the heat source for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce is lightly browned.
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For the muffins: Heat oven to 425ðF (218ðC) and spray 10 muffin cups with no-stick cooking spray.
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Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and egg white in a bowl.
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Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
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Sprinkle batter lightly with coarsely ground black pepper.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until browned and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Serve the hot hash accompanied by the warm peppery corn muffins.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 22.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.3g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 6.2mg3%
- Sodium 5.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 2.3g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.