SPAM

No, not the junk-message kind, the tasty mystery-meat kind. My can of hurricane SPAM is expiring next month because, for some reason, I can't convince my family to try it, and I'm afraid if I open it myself, I'll eat the whole thing and wind up with a SPAM-shaped arse.

So, since you guys seem to know a little bit about everything, recommend me a SPAM recipe that would appeal to a family that I have tragically failed to feed such things, and thus believes they are too good for. My first choice would be a casserole, since that's another lowbrow fave from my 5-sibling childhood, but--you guessed it--they don't really like casseroles.

Thanking you in advance,

Margie

Spam Cupcakes!!!

http://www.post-gazette.com/food/20010208nibs9a.asp

Cupcakes:
2 12-ounce cans Spam
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2/3 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
3/4 cup milk

Glaze:
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon water

Topping:
4 cups prepared instant mashed potatoes
Snipped fresh chives

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, grate Spam. Add eggs, oatmeal and milk; mix well. Lightly spray a regular-size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Fill each muffin tin two-thirds full with mixture. Using the back of a spoon, lightly press mixture into tins.

In small bowl whisk together glaze ingredients. Lightly spoon glaze over Spam mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until mixture is set.

Meanwhile, prepare 4 cups of instant mashed potatoes. Remove cupcakes from oven. Place oven rack 2 to 3 inches from heat source and heat broiler. Top each cupcake with potatoes. Return muffin tin to oven. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned. Garnish with chives. Serves 12.

Tip: For best results, let cupcakes stand 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Spam and eggs. Cut it up like hash, make scrambled eggs with it, or omelets. I won't eat the stuff these days, but it's the best I've had.

Honestly... i legitimately LIKE fried spam sandwiches.

Shred it into your normal meatloaf mixture. If they ask, "it's just left over ham." They will never notice the difference.

AND HIDE THE EMPTY CAN IMMEDIATELY!!

Cube and saute, throw in a can of beans.

Cook it up with some bacon, serve it on toast and sliced maters. Forget the lettuce; it's a poor rationalization, anyways. Have condiments available.

Good luck.

Disclaimer: I haven't had Spam in decades.

Oh, and LOTS of water.

I have made 1/4" fried SPAMburgers with a sharp cheddar slice (cheese not heated) crisp iceburg lettuce a thin application of honey mustard and Miracle Whip on a wheat bun. I have substituted "garlic Texas toast" as well.

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: Honestly... i legitimately LIKE fried spam sandwiches.

Yup. Slice thin and fry up and throw them in a sandwich or serve as little tasty fried slabs of hammy goodness.

mmmm spam...

http://www.thefoodpornographer.com/2010/07/23/just-spam-and-white-bread/

How do you not like casseroles?

Never had spam though. I'll try it some day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITeuaqcpckc

I'm curious to see what a "spam-shaped arse" looks like.

Lesley: I'm not sure, but I imagine it'd be big, square, and faintly jellied.

Margie

tuna55 wrote: Spam and eggs. Cut it up like hash, make scrambled eggs with it, or omelets. I won't eat the stuff these days, but it's the best I've had.

+1. Here's your solution.

tuna55 wrote: Spam and eggs. Cut it up like hash, make scrambled eggs with it, or omelets. I won't eat the stuff these days, but it's the best I've had.

This. A good spam omelet hits the spot every other year or so.

Cube it, fry it, add scrambled eggs and sharp cheddar cheese. You'll be able to feel the arteries clogging.

1. How can you not have had SPAM??!!
2. How can you be afraid to eat SPAM??!!
3. How can you not like SPAM??!!

this thread makes me sad that I have to watch my salt intake these days......

Okay, carry on.

A quick check of the nutrition facts would answer all 3 of your questions, I suspect.

Keep 'em coming, folks. Gotta say, that cupcake recipe certainly set a high standard, though I agree, it's hard to beat a SPAMburger. (Sadly, it's also hard to hide the SPAM in a SPAMburger.)

Margie

makes me think of this for some reason

At the very least, don't let it go to waste: donate it to the local food bank.

And you will notice SPAM requires a sharp cheese. We tried Velveeta, American, Swiss... none worked as well as one with bite.

Marjorie Suddard wrote: A quick check of the nutrition facts would answer all 3 of your questions, I suspect. Keep 'em coming, folks. Gotta say, that cupcake recipe certainly set a high standard, though I agree, it's hard to beat a SPAMburger. (Sadly, it's also hard to hide the SPAM in a SPAMburger.) Margie

Go to CafePress.com, print up some dinner plates with a picture of a cement truck and the words Margies Patio Services. Place aforementioned SPAMburges on plates along with some Ore-Ida krinkle cut fries and wait.

Serve it to them proudly. When they bitch, look them square in the eyes and ask "Why do you hate America?"

I'm weird, I guess. I like Spam. Like the taste, easy to fix a good sandwich, fry it up with eggs, maybe I'll make some spaghetti sauce with it. In the hurricane zone, you get to appreciate it. Wifey does not share my enthusiasm.

Canned pineapple too for the complete bunker meal... all you need some fire.