HealthNotes

Baked Ham with Cornbread-Apricot Stuffing

• From: National Pork Board

Ingredients

• 1 4-pound smoked boneless ham

• 1 8-inch square pan cornbread (homemade or mix)

• 1/2 cup chopped celery

• 2 Tbs chopped onion

• 2 Tbs butter

• 1/2 cup apricot preserves

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

• 1/2 cup beef broth

Directions

• Place ham on rack in shallow roasting pan. Bake in a 325 degree F. oven for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 140 degrees F. Slice to serve.
• Meanwhile, crumble cooked cornbread, place in large mixing bowl. In medium skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until onion is tender; stir in preserves and pecans and toss with cornbread. Turn into a greased 2-quart casserole. Drizzle broth over stuffing. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 30-45 minutes, until heated through and lightly browned. Serve with smoked ham.