Spam a La King
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Spam a La King, a nostalgic twist on a classic comfort food! This creamy, satisfying dish combines savory cubes of Spam with a medley of vibrant vegetables like green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, and peas, all enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made from a buttery roux, milk, and chicken broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect served over fluffy cooked rice or nestled in golden puff pastry shells for a more elegant presentation. With its quick prep time, hearty flavors, and budget-friendly ingredients, Spam a La King is the ultimate blend of convenience and deliciousness that never fails to impress. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Spam
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Chicken broth
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cups Frozen peas
- 0.5 cups Mushrooms
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 cups Cooked rice or puff pastry shells
Instructions
Dice the Spam into small cubes. Set aside.
Wash and dice the bell peppers into small pieces. Slice the mushrooms thinly. Set aside the vegetables.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and whisk continuously to make a roux. Continue whisking for about 1–2 minutes until it turns a pale golden color.
Slowly pour in the milk and chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to thicken slightly (about 2–3 minutes).
Add the diced Spam, bell peppers, mushrooms, and peas to the skillet. Stir everything together and let it cook for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Season with salt and black pepper. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Remove the skillet from heat and let it rest for a minute. Serve the Spam a La King over cooked rice or in puff pastry shells for a classic presentation.
Garnish with fresh parsley or additional black pepper, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.9 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.7 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 357 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 5420 mg | 236% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.3 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.6 g | ||
| Protein | 78.8 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 567 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 3875 mg | 82% | |
*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.
