12 ham cap recipes

Spanish-style stuffed mushroom caps filled with cured ham, garlic, parsley, chili pepper, and olive oil. A simple tapas appetizer baked in just 15 minutes.

Microwave glazed baked ham with brown sugar, dry mustard, pineapple rings, and whole cloves. A retro holiday ham done in under 30 minutes of cook time.

Mini cocktail quiches in pastry cups with ham, tuna, Swiss cheese, and a creamy egg-mayonnaise filling. The retro hors d'oeuvre that disappears off the platter at every party.

This old-timey Southern bean recipe simmers all day with a ham bone, canned tomatoes, and garlic until thick and soul-warming. Serve over cornbread with chopped onions for a cheap, filling weeknight supper.

Nothing says comfort food like grandma's cookin'. I have simplified the process with canned beans but feel free to use a comparable amount of fresh. I also replaced the lard in Grandma's recipe with (marginally more healthy) butter.

Invite your neighbors over for dinner so they can try this succulent and tantalizing dish that can easily be made with your crockpot.

Canned white beans with ham knuckle, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and maple syrup bake into a shortcut version of classic baked beans. Ready in half the time with layers of flavor from thyme, rosemary, and Dijon mustard.

Savory Southwest corn muffins stuffed with diced ham, pepper jack cheese, green chiles, and red bell pepper. Hearty enough for a meal with a side salad.

Pineapple cream cheese pizza on bread dough with a sweet cream cheese and crushed pineapple filling, strawberry jam, and toasted almonds. A dessert pizza kids and adults love.

Crispy phyllo crust filled with tofu-apricot cream spiked with honey, topped with glazed canned apricots and optional chocolate drizzle.

Smoked ham and cheese stuffed mushrooms pack mushroom caps with a wine-deglazed ham, garlic, and breadcrumb filling, then broil under melted Monterey Jack for a savory two-bite party appetizer.

Two-in-one muffin tin breakfast with eggs baked in turkey ham cups alongside fresh muffins. One pan, one bake, and a complete breakfast ready in 30 minutes.