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Skillet Ham Hash

Skillet Ham Hash
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Skillet Ham Hash

A perfect breakfast or brunch meal, this hash is easy to make and is a great use of leftover ham.

Ingredients

Servings   4  

  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 large green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 large red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1/2 cup lower-sodium, low-fat, diced ham (about 4 ounces), all visible fat discarded
  • 3 cups frozen, fat-free southern-style diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 1/2 tsp. salt-free Cajun or Creole seasoning blend
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped, fresh parsley
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions

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  1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the bell peppers and onion for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and the bell pepper is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the ham. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in the hash browns and seasoning blend. Cook without stirring for 4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown. Stir (the golden-brown pieces will be redistributed). Cook without stirring for 4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the mixture is heated through.
  3. Stir in the parsley, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Skillet Ham Hash
CaloriesCalories
205 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
9g Per Serving
FiberFiber
5g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 205
Total Fat 3.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Cholesterol 12 mg
Sodium 421 mg
Total Carbohydrate 36 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 6 g
Protein 9 g

Dietary Exchanges
2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable

 
A perfect breakfast or brunch meal, this hash is easy to make and is a great use of leftover ham.

Nutrition Facts

Skillet Ham Hash
CaloriesCalories
205 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
9g Per Serving
FiberFiber
5g Per Serving
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Calories 205
Total Fat 3.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Cholesterol 12 mg
Sodium 421 mg
Total Carbohydrate 36 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 6 g
Protein 9 g

Dietary Exchanges
2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable

Ingredients

Servings   4  

  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 large green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 large red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1/2 cup lower-sodium, low-fat, diced ham (about 4 ounces), all visible fat discarded
  • 3 cups frozen, fat-free southern-style diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 1/2 tsp. salt-free Cajun or Creole seasoning blend
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped, fresh parsley
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the bell peppers and onion for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and the bell pepper is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the ham. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in the hash browns and seasoning blend. Cook without stirring for 4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown. Stir (the golden-brown pieces will be redistributed). Cook without stirring for 4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the mixture is heated through.
  3. Stir in the parsley, salt, and pepper.
 

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