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2010 Great American SPAM Championship

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SPAM® Macaroni & Cheese
  • 8 oz. elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup freshly grated Colby/Jack cheese
  • 1 cup freshly grated Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 – 12 oz. can SPAM with Real Hormel Bacon, diced

 

Cooking Directions:

Cook macaroni in pot of boiling water until done (approx. 6 to 8 minutes) and drain. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease casserole dish. In a large bowl, combine cheeses. In medium saucepan, combine cornstarch, salt, pepper and then stir in milk until smooth. Add butter, stirring constantly and bring to a boil over medium high heat and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 1-3/4 cup of cheese until melted. Add cooked pasta noodles and diced SPAM. Pour into casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Yields: 6 to 8 servings

 

Winning Recipes

Great American SPAM Championship

2009 Grand Prize Winning Recipes

 

Stacy Slagor of San Diego, CA

Adult Grand Prize Recipe,
San Diego County Fair
 
 
 
 
SPAM® FUSION FAJITAS

FOR SALSA:

  • 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced jalapeños, drained
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce

FOR FAJITAS:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into thin wedges
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 (12-ounce) can SPAM® Classic, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
  • 8 fajita-size flour tortillas, warmed

Cooking Directions:

In medium bowl, combine all salsa ingredients; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned and softened; remove from skillet and set aside. In same skillet, add SPAM® Classic and fry until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Return onions and peppers to skillet and stir to combine with the SPAM® Classic. Spoon SPAM® mixture onto flour tortillas. Top with salsa and enjoy!  Serves 4-6. 

Michaela Smith of Kernersville, NC

Kid Chef Grand Prize Recipe,
Dixie Classic Fair
 
 
 
 
 
SPAM® & CHEESE CALZONE

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 (12-ounce) can SPAM® with Bacon, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons stone ground mustard
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack Cheese, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 2 (13.8-ounce) packages refrigerated pizza crust
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions:

Preheat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, combine SPAM® with bacon, onion, jalapeño pepper, mayonnaise, mustard and 1 cup of cheese; mix well. Lightly brush a jelly-roll pan (15x10x1-inch) with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Unroll one package of dough onto the bottom of the pan, gently stretching and pressing the dough to cover the bottom. Sprinkle the dough with the remaining 1 cup of cheese to within 1-inch of the edge of the dough. Spoon SPAMTM mixture over the cheese. Unroll remaining dough directly over the filling, matching edges of dough and shaping to fit as dough is unrolled. Press edges of dough to seal. Brush remaining oil over the dough. Make 12 slits, in three rows of four each, into the top of the crust. Bake calzone for 14 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Remove calzone from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Return calzone to oven; bake for an additional 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. To serve, cut calzone into squares. Serves 6-8.