“Keep Austin Weird” Spam Casserole
Spam is alive and well here in Austin, Texas. (And oddly enough we do mean Austin, Texas, and not Austin, Minnesota, which happens to be the home of the Hormel product!) Since 1976, local Austinites have been celebrating this forgotten potted pork at the annual Spamarama Festival. The festival offers attendees a variety of options, such as the Spamalypics, the Spam Jam for local musicians, and our favorite competition, the Spam Cook-off ! Here is a casserole dedicated to the beauty of Spam. We love you!
Recipe information
Yield
makes 6 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Put the potatoes in a saucepan with 2 cups of water and the salt. Cover the pan and set it over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
Step 3
Lightly coat a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Put half of the potatoes in the bottom of the pan and cover with onion. Cut the Spam into 14 slices and layer 9 slices over the onion. Top with the remaining potatoes.
Step 4
Combine the soup, milk, and green pepper, and pour over the casserole. Sprinkle with paprika and top the dish with the remaining 5 slices of Spam. Bake for about 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
