Apples add a juicy, tart
note to this lively variation on shepherd's pie, with ham understudying
for lamb.
Ham
'N Apple Pie
4 pounds ham, trimmed of
excess fat and chopped
5 tart green apples, cored and chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed dried sage
1 (1.5-ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 MAGGI® Instant Beef Bouillon
1 cup hot water
2 cups mashed cooked potatoes
3 tablespoons butter, melted
- Preheat oven to 325°F
(160°C). Dissolve vegetable soup mix and beef bouillon cube
in hot water to form broth; set aside.
- In a large, deep baking
dish, arrange alternate layers of ham and apples, sprinkling
each layer with onions, sage and broth. Cover with mashed potatoes.
Brush with melted butter. Bake at for 1½ to 2 hours or
until potatoes are browned and the dish is thoroughly heated.
Serve hot.
Makes 8 servings.