Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 50 minutes. Serves: 4. Calories: 579 each.
5 med. potatoes (about 1 lb.)
1/3 c. minced onion
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. milk
1 pkg. (4 oz.) lean ham, cut into sm. pieces
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) crema of mushroom soup
1 can (17 oz.) cream-style corn
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1. Cover unpeeled potatoes with salted water and cook, covered until tender.
2. Remove potato skins. Cut potatoes into small chunks.
3. In large skillet or 2-quart saucepan melt butter. Saute onion for about 5 minutes.
4. Add milk, ham, cream of mushroom soup and potatoes.
5. Cook over medium low heat about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add cream-style corn, salt and peppers.
7. B ring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes. Taste to see if more spices are needed. Recipe may be halved or doubled.
HEALTH NOTE: To reduce fat and calories, substitute evaporated skim milk for the milk. To lower sodium, use reduced sodium soup.