Island Style Ham and Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

6 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
pinch nutmeg
milk (to mash potatoes)
2 cups cooked ham , diced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup green pepper
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons vinegar

Instructions:

Cook, then mash potatoes. Add 1 tablespoon butter, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and enough milk to make smooth. Heat oven to 375°.

In a skillet saute the ham in 2 tablespoons butter stirring until golden. Add green pepper and pineapple chunks. Cook 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in combined brown sugar, cornstarch, juice, and vinegar. Cook, stirring until thickened and clear. Pour mixture into 9 inch pie plate or casserole dish. Drop spoonfuls of potato on top. Bake ham and sweet potato casserole until hot in 375° oven about 20 to 25 minutes.

Serves 6.

Recipe is adapted from "All-Maine Cooking"