Ham Steaks with Gruyere, Bacon & Mushrooms

Name: Ham Steaks with Gruyere, Bacon & Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 fully cooked boneless ham steak (about 1 pound), cut into four pieces; 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese; 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional

This meat-lover’s breakfast has a big "wow" factor. It’s one of my favorites because the Gruyere, bacon and fresh mushrooms in the topping are a great combination.—Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 fully cooked boneless ham steak (about 1 pound), cut into four pieces
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan; keep warm. Wipe skillet clean.
In same skillet, cook ham over medium heat 3 minutes. Turn; sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Cook, covered, 2-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and ham is heated through. Serve with mushroom mixture. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 352 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 1576mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein.

Originally published as Gruyere, Bacon and Mushroom Topped Ham Steaks in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2014

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Becca

Apr 27, 2017

Great change of pace, especially for someone who is so tired of eggs lol This is so full of flavor; the only slight modification I made was adding 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, dried and chopped, for more flavor and texture.