Ham Cheese and Onion Baked Potato Topping
Transform your baked potatoes into a hearty, flavor-packed meal with this Ham Cheese and Onion Baked Potato Topping. This easy-to-make recipe features golden caramelized onions, savory diced ham, and gooey melted cheddar cheese, all layered over the fluffiest baked potatoes. A dollop of tangy sour cream mixed with just the right touch of salt and pepper adds creamy richness, while an optional sprinkle of fresh chives brings a burst of color and brightness. Perfect for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing lunch, this topping is ready in just 35 minutes and serves up to four. Whether you're looking for a comforting dinner or a creative way to use leftover ham, this recipe is sure to be a hit.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 1 cup Diced cooked ham
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Peel and finely slice the yellow onion, then add it to the skillet.
Cook the onion for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it caramelizes and turns golden brown.
Add the diced cooked ham to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Once the onion and ham mixture is ready, remove it from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Slice open baked potatoes and fluff the interior with a fork.
Top each baked potato with the sour cream mixture, followed by the ham and cheese mixture.
Garnish with chopped chives if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.4 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.0 g | 285% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 362 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 4968 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 83.3 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1009 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 773 mg | 16% | |
*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.
