Ingredients for Ham Bean Scallop Oamc
- 2 cups dried navy beans
- water to cover by about 2 inches
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 6 tablespoons butter (2 tbsp for sautéing, 4 tbsp for breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- enough milk to combine with reserved bean liquid to reach 1 1/2 quarts total
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs (1/4 cup per pan for 4 pans)
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How to Make Ham Bean Scallop Oamc
- Rinse and sort 2 cups of dried navy beans. Add to a large pot, cover with water by about 2 inches, and bring to a boil.
- Boil beans for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and soak for 1 hour.
- Add 1 teaspoon of salt and cook beans slowly until tender, approximately 1 1/2 hours. Drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
- While beans are cooking, sauté 1 medium chopped onion and 1 chopped green bell pepper in 2 tablespoons of butter for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
- Gradually whisk in enough milk to combine with the reserved bean liquid to reach a total of 1 1/2 quarts.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Stir in the cooked and drained beans, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, and 2 cups of diced cooked ham.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line four 8x8x2-inch baking pans with heat-resistant freezer wrap, leaving enough overhang to seal later. (Omit for immediate serving).
- Divide the ham and bean mixture evenly among the prepared baking pans. Pack tightly to avoid air pockets.
- **For immediate serving:** Mix 1/4 cup breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter per pan. Sprinkle over the bean mixture.
- **For immediate serving:** Bake for 30 minutes, or until crumbs are lightly browned and heated through.
- **To freeze:** Cool completely at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- **To freeze:** Fold the freezer wrap tightly over the casserole, sealing well with freezer tape.
- **To freeze:** Label with the name, date, and best-by date.
- **To freeze:** Freeze for 10-12 hours.
- **To bake frozen:** Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the freezer wrap.
- **To bake frozen:** Mix 1/4 cup breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter per pan. Sprinkle over the bean mixture.
- **To bake frozen:** Bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until bubbly, the crumbs are lightly browned, and the center is heated through.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
56g
Carbs
6g
