Honey Glazed Ham Mashed Potatoes

Absolutely, here’s a simple Christmas dinner recipe for 4 people on a budget:

Honey Glazed Ham with Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Carrots, and Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 1 Ham slice (on sale) – $2.00
• Carrots, peeled and sliced – $0.50
• Brown sugar – roughly $0.05
• Potatoes (5 lb bag on sale, used 5 large ones) – $1.99
• Milk and butter for mashed potatoes – roughly $0.80
• Biscuits – $0.99

Instructions:

1. Honey Glazed Ham:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Place the ham slice in a baking dish.
   • Sprinkle brown sugar generously over the ham.
   • Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the ham is heated through and the sugar has formed a glaze.
2. Mashed Potatoes:
   • Peel and dice the potatoes.
   • Boil them until they are fork-tender.
   • Mash them and add in butter and milk to reach your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Buttered Carrots:
   • Peel and slice the carrots.
   • Steam or boil them until tender.
   • Toss them with a little butter, salt, and pepper.
4. Biscuits:
   • Follow the instructions on the biscuit package to bake them fresh.

Serving:

Serve a slice of honey-glazed ham alongside a generous portion of mashed potatoes, buttered carrots, and a couple of warm biscuits.

Note:

This budget-friendly Christmas dinner not only keeps costs down but also provides some leftovers for additional meals. Enjoy your affordable and delicious Christmas feast! 🎄🍽️