Personalized Party Omelets

Personalized Party Omletes

Breakfast just might never be the same after you try our Personalized Party Omelet. Your NESCO Single Electric Burner helps you achieve the perfectly pillowy omelet in minutes, so can enjoy this simple, timeless recipe right at home or even on-the-go. Fill with any of your favorite egg pairings, including (but certainly not limited to) crispy bacon, feta cheese, and fresh tomatoes.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO Single Electric Burner

Grocery Ingredients:

2 eggs
1 Tbsp of water (to help make eggs fluffy)
1 tsp of butter
Dash of salt and pepper to taste

Suggested fillings

Chopped cooked ham
Cubed feta cheese
Shredded cheese
Cooked spinach
Cooked diced onions
Cooked diced mushrooms
Chopped parsley
Chopped fresh tomatoes
Cooked chopped red or green peppers
Jalapeno peppers
Chopped crispy bacon

Instructions:

  1. Beat eggs, water, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Heat a 7 to 10-inch skillet over your NESCO® Electric Burner and add butter.
  3. Pour the beaten egg mixture into pan and cook until edges start to set. Push eggs gently with spatula and tilt pan to let uncooked egg mixture flow onto open pan area.
  4. Once eggs are cooked, add approximately 1/4 cup of combined ingredients of filling to one side of omelet. Fold other side of omelet over filling and gently slide onto plate.


Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

No matter what you’re celebrating, you’ll want to put Scalloped Potatoes and Ham on the menu. This side dish is known for its creamy sauce and melty layers that make a tasty addition to any meal. Using your NESCO Pressure Cooker, our recipe is bubbling and ready within the hour. Don’t be surprised if you see a serving (or two) on everyone’s plate.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO Pressure Cooker

Grocery Ingredients:

2 medium potatoes, sliced
2 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
3/4 cup ham, cooked, cubed
2 Tbsp onion, chopped
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
3/4 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. Mix flour, salt, and pepper. In greased 1 Qt. metal or heatproof glass bowl, arrange 3 layers of potatoes and ham, sprinkling each layer of potatoes with part of flour mixture and dot with butter. Pour milk over potatoes and cover bowl with foil.
  2. Pour 1½ cups water in Cooking Pot of NESCO® 6 Qt. 3-in-1 Digital Electric Pressure Cooker
  3. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Put lid on cooker and turn counter-clockwise until it locks into place and Locking Pin ‘clicks’ into place.
  4. Turn Pressure Regulator Knob to “Pressure” or “Seal” [see note below].
  5. Then set Pressure Button on control panel on “HIGH”. Set desired cooking time by pressing “HIGH” button once for each [18-20 minutes].
  6. Press START/STOP button to begin cooking. Indicator light will stop flashing. Cooker will begin to count down (in minutes) and floating valve will rise after appropriate cooking pressure has been reached.
  7. When time control reaches zero, cooker will beep 3 times and switch to the WARM setting automatically.
  8. Press START/STOP button to make sure unit is completely off. Let appliance stand and allow pressure to drop down naturally which takes 10 to 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, turn Pressure Regulator Knob to “STEAM” or “VENT” [see note below]
  9. Remove lid and carefully remove pan/bowl from cooker using hot pads.
  10. Garnish potatoes, if desired, with paprika, chopped parsley or grated Cheddar cheese. Serves 4. NOTE: The PC6-25P 3-in-1 Pressure Cooker Regulator Knob identifies Pressure as SEAL and Steam as VENT.


Pineapple Glazed Ham

Looking for an Easter dish everyone will love? Our Pineapple Glazed Ham is a tried and true holiday favorite. With just a few kitchen ingredients and your NESCO 6 Qt. Roaster Oven, this sweet and salty recipe is ready to go in just a few hours.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO 6 Qt. Roaster Oven

Grocery Ingredients:

5 lb fully-cooked boneless ham
8 oz can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 large orange, squeezed and peel grated
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 cups ginger ale
1 small red potato

Instructions:

  1. Remove cookwell; cover heatwell. Preheat NESCO® 6 Qt. Roaster Oven to 325º F.
  2. Score top of ham; place on rack in cookwell. Combine pineapple, orange juice, peel, honey, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice and ginger in small bowl; stir until mixed. Spoon over ham.
  3. Pour ginger ale into cookwell around ham; add potato to liquid.
  4. Set cookwell in preheated heatwell. Cover and roast 1 hour.
  5. Baste ham with juices. Reduce temperature to 250º F and slow-roast 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 120º F on meat thermometer.
  6. Remove potato, discard. Baste ham with pan juices before slicing. Serves 8 to 10.


Macaroni And Cheese Casserole

If you love macaroni and cheese, our Macaroni and Cheese Casserole recipe was meant for you. This recipe features not just one, but TWO types of delicious cheeses. You can count on your NESCO 6 Qt. Roaster Oven to ensure every spoonful is perfectly creamy. For a more filling main meal, toss in your favorite protein such as tuna or ham.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO 6 Qt. Roaster Oven

Grocery Ingredients:

7 oz package elbow macaroni, cooked, drained
12 oz can evaporated milk
1 cup milk
1 cup (8 oz) Cheddar Cheese, grated
1 cup (4 oz) Grated Parmesan Cheeses
Salt and pepper to taste

Optional – Select one of the following:
1 cup flaked tuna, drained
1 cup flaked salmon, drained, boned
2 cups diced ham

Instructions:

  1. Remove cookwell; cover heatwell.
  2. Preheat NESCO® Roaster Oven to 350º F.
  3. Combine macaroni, evaporated milk, milk, and cheeses in cookwell. Season to taste. Stir until mixed.
  4. Add optional seafood or meat.
  5. Set cookwell back into preheated heatwell. Cover and cook 45 to 60 minutes or until thickened and center is set. Serves 4 to 6.


Honey Glazed Ham

The holidays call for Honey Glazed Ham. While you hunt for Easter eggs or hide the presents under the tree, let your NESCO Roaster Oven do the work for you in this quick and easy recipe. Just combine ingredients, cover, and cook for roughly 30 minutes. Your guests will be amazed by the ham’s sweet and salty caramelized texture.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO 6 or 18 Qt. Roaster Oven

Grocery Ingredients:

3 to 4 lbs boneless ham, fully-cooked
10 whole cloves
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 tsp dry mustard
7 ½ oz can pineapple slices, drained
Maraschino cherries

Instructions:

  1. Stud ham with cloves. Place ham on rack in NESCO® Roaster Oven. Pour 1 cup water around ham. Cover and cook at 325ºF for 1 hour.
  2. Combine remaining ingredients. Brush over ham. Pour an additional 1/2 cup water around ham. Arrange pineapple slices on ham, securing with wooden picks as necessary. Arrange maraschino cherries as desired.
  3. Cover and continue to cook at 325ºF for 30 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into center of ham reaches 140ºF. Serves 12 to 15.


Hearty Bean Soup

When the snow starts falling, you’ll want nothing more than a bowl of our Hearty Bean Soup. Healthy and satisfying, this recipe is the perfect quick fix in between the holiday festivities. Use your NESCO Roaster Oven or Slow Cooker to simmer broth to perfection. Don’t forget a side of bread for dipping.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO Roaster Oven or NESCO Slow Cooker

Grocery Ingredients:

1 lb dry navy beans
8 to 9 cups water, divided
2 meaty ham bones (about 1 to 1½ lbs)
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tsp salt
8 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp dry sherry
2 to 3 drops liquid hot pepper sauce

Instructions:

  1. Rinse and sort beans. Combine beans and 7 cups water. Allow beans to soak 8 hours. Do not drain.
  2. Transfer beans and water to NESCO® Roaster Oven. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and cook at 225º F for 6 to 9 hours.
  3. Remove ham bones and allow to cool slightly. Remove meat from bones and return meat to soup. Remove about 1/3 of the beans and place in blender container. (Remove center cup from lid of blender and follow manufacturer’s direction for blending hot foods.) Puree beans, then return to soup.
  4. Add 1 to 2 cups water as needed for desired consistency. Cover and continue to cook at 225º F for 30 minutes or until hot. Serves 8 to 10.

Note: Time and Temp will vary if using a NESCO® Slow Cooker.


Ham With Raisin Sauce

Easter brunch just isn’t the same without a ham. This April, try our popular Ham With Raisin Sauce. While you entertain the family, your NESCO Roaster prepares ham in just 30 minutes. Sweet and just a little bit fruity, raisins stay soft and plump in our signature sauce. Pour over spiraled ham slices, serve, and get ready for the compliments.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO 18 Qt. Roaster Oven

Grocery Ingredients:

6 lb ham

Raisin Sauce

10 oz jar apple jelly
1/4 cup honey
8 oz can crushed pineapple
1 cup raisins

Instructions:

  1. Preheat NESCO Roaster Oven to 325ºF. Place precooked 6 lb ham on rack and roast for 15-20 minutes per lb or until internal temperature reaches 160ºF. Baste with raisin sauce during last 30 minutes of roasting. Serve remaining sauce with sliced ham.

Raisin Sauce

  1. In a 1-qt saucepan, combine ingredients. Cook over medium heat on range until sauce comes to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and serve with ham. Serves 12.


Roast Ham

Roast Ham

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO Roaster Oven

Grocery Ingredients:

1 (13 to 15 lbs) boneless ham
3 cups 7-Up soda
3 cups orange juice
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions:

  1. Set rack in Cookwell. Preheat NESCO® Roaster Oven to 400 ̊F.
  2. Place ham, fat side up, on rack. Set rack in preheated cookwell. Add 7-Up, orange juice, and spice.
  3. Cover; roast 2-1/2 to 3 hours, basting ham each half-hour, or until internal temperature reaches 170 ¾°F on meat thermometer.
  4. To hold: Reduce temperature to 200 ¾°F and hold up to 1 hour. Serves 25 to 30.


Campfire Hobo Dinner

Enjoy the flavors of the great outdoors with Campfire Hobo Dinner. Packed with protein and vegetables, this recipe is the perfect nourishing entree after a long day on the trail. All you need is aluminum foil, a touch of your favorite seasonings, and your very own smokey campfire.

Grocery Ingredients:

1/2 pound meat
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup potato, sliced salt
1 cup carrot, sliced pepper
1/2 cup onion, sliced
4 teaspoons butter

Instructions:

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

  1. Spray 18-inch square of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
  2. Place 1/4 of the meat in center of foil. Place 1/4 of the vegetables on top of meat. Season with butter, salt, garlic powder, and pepper to taste. Fold top and sides of foil several times to seal food.
  3. Always place seam side up when cooking. (You may want to double wrap if cooking on a campfire or grill). Serves 4.

CAMPFIRE: Place on hot coals near the edge of your campfire and allow cooking 25-30 minutes, or until meat is done

GRILL: Place on medium/hot grill for 40 minutes; rotate 1/2 way through cook time.