5 More Easy Recipes Involving Spam
It seems that despite the stigma surrounding canned meat, you guys wanted more SPAM recipes. Well, look no further, because I’ve gathered up 5 more easy recipes that make use of the meat. Hope you enjoy them!
1. Spam Frittata.
Our first SPAM recipe is a classic breakfast frittata. I recommend halving the recipe if you’re the only one planning on eating it, because this recipe makes four servings and eggs tend to not be as tasty when they’re all cold. You can probably also swap out the SPAM for another form of meat or veggies if you feel like it. This recipe has lots of room for modification to suit your personal preferences.
- Ingredients:
- 1 (7-ounce) can SPAM® Classic, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 medium potatoes, cooked, peeled and cubed
- 10 pitted ripe olives, chopped
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Directions:
- In a 10-inch omelet pan or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and sauté the onion and bell pepper until lightly browned.
- Stir in the SPAM® Classic, potatoes, and olives; cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
- Loosen food from the bottom of pan.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and tilt the pan to coat the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix eggs, water, salt, and black pepper, then pour over the SPAM® brand mixture.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes or until frittata is set on top. With a pancake turner, loosen the edge and bottom, and invert onto serving platter.
2. SPAM Tacos.
Our second spam recipe gets a little on the spicy side, as it calls for SPAM Jalapeño. If you can’t find this particular breed of SPAM, don’t worry, you can just dice up a regular jalapeño or add some hot sauce to achieve a similar effect. This recipe serves ten, so you’ll have enough filling for a good few meals. You can also top the tacos with whatever you see fit.
- Ingredients:
- 1 (12-ounce) can SPAM® Jalapeño, diced
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup canned corn, drained
- 10 yellow corn taco shells, heated
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Queso Fresco cheese
- Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole dip
- Directions:
- In large skillet, saute SPAM® Jalapeño until lightly browned.
- Add black beans and corn and heat until warmed through.
- Fill warm taco shells with SPAM® mixture.
- Top tacos with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
3. SPAM Carbonara.
For SPAM Recipe number 3 we have a spin on the classic pasta carbonara. This is also a large-serving recipe, making enough for a whole week’s worth of dinners. SPAM is actually a great alternative to more expensive meats and can substitute the meats normally used in carbonara very well. Honestly, its pretty smart, and most people won’t know the difference unless you tell them. Probably.
- Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ cup grated Pecorino
- 1 (12-ounce) can SPAM® Less Sodium, diced
- Freshly cracked black pepper and salt, to taste
- Chopped Italian parsley, if desired
- Directions:
- Bring 6 quarts of water and salt to boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve ¾ cup pasta water, then drain.
- In medium bowl, whisk the eggs and cheeses until well combined.
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the SPAM® Less Sodium; cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until crispy and golden. Add spaghetti, stirring and shaking pan to combine.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Add egg mixture, stirring quickly until the eggs thicken. If the sauce seems too thick, thin it out with the reserved pasta water a bit at a time.
- Season liberally with freshly cracked black pepper. Divide the pasta into bowls and garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
4. California SPAM Fried Rice.
SPAM recipe number four is an easy-to-make spin on fried rice. With easy-to-get ingredients and lots of room for experimentation, you should feel free to try this dish out. You can add or subtract any veggies or other proteins you want, and cooking this up is an absolute snap. The most complicated tool used in this recipe is a wok, so the barrier to entry is pretty low.
- Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (12-ounce) can SPAM® Classic, cut into cubes
- 2 cups green beans, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 4 cups chilled cooked rice
- 3 eggs, scrambled
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 pinch salt
- Directions:
- In wok or deep frying pan, heat oil over high heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic; stir-fry 30 seconds longer. Add SPAM® Classic; cook 3 minutes longer.
- Add beans to wok; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add rice; cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes longer or until heated thoroughly. Add eggs, soy sauce and salt; mix well. Serve immediately
5. SPAM Pizza Rolls.
The last of our SPAM recipes is a take on an absolute classic snack, the humble pizza roll. These classic snacks are quick, easy and probably better for you than frozen pizza rolls. I seriously recommend trying these for yourself, as you can easily swap out the spam for various other toppings.
- Ingredients:
- 1 (12-ounce) can SPAM® Classic
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for brushing dough)
- 1 (11-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust (thin style)
- 1 (8-ounce) package finely shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pizza sauce, for dipping
- Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and olive oil. Set aside.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Remove the pizza dough from the can and unroll onto the foil.
- With a small knife, cut the dough into 3 long strips.
- Brush top of the strips lightly with olive oil.
- Slice the SPAM® Classic into 1/4-inch slices, then slice in half again lengthwise.
- Lay the SPAM® slices into two rows down the length of each dough strip.
- Sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese over each dough strip.
- Starting at the long end, roll each dough strip until it forms a long log. Finish rolling so that the seam is down.
- Lightly brush the logs with olive oil.
- Bake until light brown, about 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and brush the tops generously with garlic mixture.
- Return to oven for another 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Transfer pizza rolls to a cutting board and slice into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Serve immediately with pizza sauce for dipping.
