Chef and Coles ambassador Courtney Roulston shares two delicious ham recipes that are perfect for any time of the year.
HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT BAKE
Serves – 6-8 as a shared breakfast/brunch
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Prep Time –10 minutes
Cooking Time – 30 minutes
Ingredients –
2 x 168g packs Coles croissants, split in half
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
350g Leftover Single smoked Beechworth ham, sliced
1 red onion, sliced into rings
200g grated cheese
4 Large Coles Free range eggs
sea salt and pepper to taste
1.5 cups whole milk
300ml thickened cream
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for the dish
¼ cup chives, finely sliced
Method –
Step 1. Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees C. Spread a thin layer of mustard onto the cut side of the croissants. Place the ham, onion and cheese into the cavity of the croissants and set aside.
Step 2. Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 3. Rub the oil onto the edges of an oven proof baking dish and arrange the croissants into the dish. Pour over the egg mixture to cover all of the croissants. Leave for 10- 15 minutes for the croissants to soak up some of the liquid.
Step 4. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the egg mixture is just set. Remove from the oven and scatter with chives before serving.
HAM & PEA CARBONARA
Serves – 4
Prep Time – 5 minutes
Cooking Time – 15 minutes
Ingredients –
400g Spaghetti or linguine
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt and pepper to taste
200g Coles Single smoked Beechworth ham, torn into strips or sliced into batons
2/3 cup Coles frozen peas, thawed
5 free-range eggs
½ cup Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, freshly grated, plus extra to serve
Method –
Step 1. Bring a pot of salted water up to the boil and cook for 9 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 2 cups of the cooking water.
Step 2. Meanwhile heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the ham and cook for 3 minutes, or until crispy. Add in the peas and gently warm through for 1 minute.
Step 3. Whisk the eggs in a bowl with the Parmesan cheese and some black pepper. Stir in 1 cup of the reserve pasta water until well combined.
Step 4. Transfer the spaghetti to the pan with the ham and peas. Pour in the egg mixture and toss until the sauce thickens and becomes velvety, adding a little extra pasta water if needed. Divide the pasta amongst serving bowls and top with a little extra olive oil and cheese before serving.
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