Steamed Ham and Brussels Sprouts

This is a quick-to-fix meals for a busy day. Instead of ham, you might substitue cooked polish sausage.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ham steaks or 1  lb  leftover baked ham
• 1  lb Brussels sprout
• 1  cup water
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 lb bacon, cut into pieces
• 1  large onion, diced
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Directions

1. Cut ham into 1/2-by-2 inch strips.
2. In a saucepan combine the brussels sprouts, water and salt. Cover, simmer for 9-12 minute or until tender.
3. Meanwhile, saute bacon in heavy saucepan until crisp. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
4. Add onion to bacon. Saute 2 minute until tender. Add ham, brussels sprouts (drained of cooking liquid), and thyme.
5. Cover and steam over low heat for 5 minute.