Ham a La King
Elevate your comfort food game with this rich and creamy Ham à la King, a cozy dish that combines tender diced ham, vibrant red bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, and sweet peas in a luscious, homemade sauce. This one-skillet wonder features a quick and easy roux-based sauce made from butter, flour, chicken broth, and milk, perfectly seasoned with garlic, paprika, and black pepper. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe can be served over toast, flaky biscuits, or a bed of fluffy rice for a satisfying and hearty meal. Whether you're looking to use up leftover ham or create a comforting dinner from scratch, this Ham à la King is a flavorful classic the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 cups Cooked ham (diced)
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup Sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
- 4 servings Toast, biscuits, or cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced red bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, to cook off the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the diced ham, frozen peas, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the ham is heated through and the peas are tender.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve the Ham à la King over toast, biscuits, or cooked rice for a satisfying meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.8 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.1 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 10146 mg | 441% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.7 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 141.3 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 534 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3028 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
