Ham Kabobs

Ham and Pineapple Kabobs

Enjoy this delicious kabob dinner – pineapple, ham and tomatoes grilled with a sweet and spicy jelly mix. Ready in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time

20

Minutes

Total Time

20

Minutes

Makes

4

servings

1

lb. cooked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes

1

(8-oz) can pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice, drained

8

cherry tomatoes

3/4

cup red currant jelly

1

tablespoon prepared mustard

1. Heat grill. Alternately thread ham, pineapple and tomatoes onto four 10-inch metal skewers. In small microwave-safe bowl, combine jelly and mustard. Microwave on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes or until jelly melts. Stir to combine. Brush 3 to 4 tablespoons jelly mixture over kabobs.
2. When ready to grill, place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly heated, turning once. Serve with remaining jelly mixture.

Makes 4 servings

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens

Tip

To broil kabobs, place on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide, turning once.

Ingredient Substitutions

Use fresh pineapple chunks instead of canned chunks. You need twelve 1-inch pieces.

Ham from the deli or leftover from Sunday dinner can be used for these kabobs. At the deli, ask for 1-inch slices and cub them for kabobs.

Try plum or apple jelly in place of red currants.

Ham

Slow Cooker Pineapple-Orange Glazed Ham

If you've never cooked ham with marmalade, here's your chance--an easy blend of the citrus preserve with mustard, brown sugar, and pineapple makes an easy glaze.

Prep Time

10

Minutes

Total Time

8:10

Hrs:Mins

Makes

8

servings

1

(3-lb.) boneless cooked ham

1

(8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice

1/2

cup firmly packed brown sugar

3

tablespoons orange marmalade

1

teaspoon prepared mustard

1. Place ham in 3 1/2 to 5-quart slow cooker. Drain pineapple liquid from can into slow cooker; refrigerate pineapple. In small bowl, combine brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of the marmalade and mustard; mix well. Spread over ham.
2. Cover; cook on Low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
3. About 5 minutes before serving, remove ham from slow cooker; place on cutting board. Cut off enough ham to make 2 cups cubed; cover and refrigerate for Ham and Broccoli Soup p.29. Cover remaining ham to keep warm.
4. In small microwave-safe bowl, combine pineapple and remaining 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; mix well. Microwave on High for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring once halfway through cooking. Cut ham into slices. Serve ham with pineapple mixture.

Makes 8 servings

Chicken

Grilled Jerk Chicken Kabobs

Make a meal on a stick with just five ingredients!

Prep Time

25

Minutes

Total Time

1:25

Hr:Mins

Makes

6

kabobs

6

boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 lb), cut into 1-inch cubes

1/3

cup jerk seasoning sauce

1

cup canned or fresh pineapple chunks

2

medium red bell peppers, each cut into 12 wedges

1/2

medium onion, cut into 12 wedges, separated into chunks

1. In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix chicken and 1/4 cup of the jerk sauce. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate 1 hour to marinate, stirring occasionally.
2. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Drain chicken; discard marinade. On each of 6 (15-inch) metal skewers, thread chicken, pineapple, bell peppers and onion alternately, leaving space between each piece. Brush vegetables with remaining jerk sauce.
3. Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook about 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender.

Makes 6 kabobs

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens

Success

Leave about a 1/4-inch space between the pieces on the skewers to allow for even cooking.

Serve-With

For an easy and delicious summer supper, serve grilled kabobs with hot buttered basmati rice.

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Perfect Grilled Chicken

1/2 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing

4 small  boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)

Make It

HEAT grill to medium heat.

POUR dressing over chicken in shallow glass dish; turn to coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 5 min. Remove chicken from dressing; discard dressing.

GRILL chicken 5 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165°F).

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare using KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing.

COOKING KNOW-HOW

Set the timer in the kitchen for 5 min. on each side so you don't forget to turn the chicken. Don't overcook the chicken - grill just until the juices run clear.

USE YOUR OVEN

Grill runs out of gas unexpectedly or it starts to rain? That's easy. Just place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 20 min. or until done (165°F).

Fiesta Chicken Enchilades

What you need

1 small onion, chopped

1 clove  garlic, minced

1 lb. cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded

1 cup  TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa, divided

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

1 Tbsp.  chopped cilantro

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 cup  KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses, divided

8 flour tortillas (6 inch)

make it

HEAT oven to 350°F.

HEAT large skillet spayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add chicken, 1/4 cup salsa, cream cheese, cilantro and cumin; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup shredded cheese; mix well.

SPOON about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining salsa and shredded cheese.

BAKE 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

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