Biscuit-topped Creamed Ham

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 2 cups cubed cooked ham
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon diced pimento

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. stir in flour until blended. gradually add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. whisk in soup until blended. stir in the ham and lemon juice; heat through. pour into a greased 9 inch square baking dish. bake, uncovered, at 375 for 10 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir in cheese, milk and pimientos just until moistened. turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 4-5 times. roll to about 1/2 inch thickness; cut out six biscuits with a 2 1/2 inch bisuit cutter. arrange biscuits over ham mixture. bake 18-22 minutes longer or until biscuits are golden brown. serve in individual dishes.