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czech Šunkafleky (ham & noodles)

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Recipe by
Anita Schatz
@Babaspastries
Kingsville, MD

Being from the poorer side of town, I grew up on economical dishes passed down from my Baba from Czechoslovakia. This is still a favorite of my German husband and Czech family.

yield 6 or more large portions
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For czech Šunkafleky (ham & noodles)

  • 1 lb
    ground leftover baked ham
  • 1 lb
    box of noodles, either wide, elbow or your choice of a noodle with substance, not spaghetti type
  • 1/8 lb
    butter or margarine
  • 3-4 dash
    onion powder (not onion salt)
  • 5 dash
    ground black pepper

How To Make czech Šunkafleky (ham & noodles)

  • 1
    After baking a ham I grind the leftovers and freeze in 1 pound packs. Defrost 1 pound in microwave for this and keep warm. Do not heat in pot or it will dry out.
  • 2
    Cook the noodles in a dutch oven per package directions for al dente and drain in colandar. Put noodles back in pot.
  • 3
    Cut the butter up on top of the noodles and toss until melted and mixed well without breaking up the noodles.
  • 4
    Add the heated ground ham to the noodles, sprinkling onion powder and ground black pepper to taste on top and toss.
  • 5
    Serve in bowls..depending on the size of the bowl, you can feed a nice size family with this or have it for more than one meal.
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