Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/9 checked
4
servings
0.5 cup

green pepper

chopped

0.25 cup

margarine

0.25 cup

flour

1.5 cup

milk

0.5 cup

sour cream

2 cup

cooked rice

2 cup

cooked ham

cubed

0.25 cup

parmesan cheese

grated

0.5 tsp

salt

Step 1
~5 min

Sauté chopped green pepper with margarine in a skillet over medium heat until softened.

Step 2
~5 min

Stir in flour and gradually add milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Step 3
~5 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously.

Step 4
~5 min

Continue to stir until the sauce thickens.

Step 5
~5 min

Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream until it is fully blended into the sauce.

Step 6
~5 min

Stir in the cooked rice, cubed cooked ham, grated parmesan cheese, and salt.

Step 7
~5 min

Heat the mixture thoroughly, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for extra warmth.

Use leftover holiday ham for this dish.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be partially prepared; sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad with Vinaigrette
Steamed Broccoli

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving (leftover ham)
Easter (leftover ham)

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal
Leftover Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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