A weeknight dinner that turns deli ham into something warmer and more refined, needing only what's in your kitchen to build a glossy butter sauce. Serve it over rice or toast to catch every drop of the glaze.

Serves 2. 20 minutes, 15 at the stove.

About 310 calories a serving, 19 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate, 22 g fat. From USDA figures for 80% of the ingredients; amounts are the recipe's.

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1. Slice the honey roasted ham into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then lay in the ham slices without crowding; work in batches if needed. Cook until the edges are browned and caramelized, about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
2. Mince 1 small onion into 1/4-inch pieces. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet, then add the onion with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir often until the onion softens and turns golden at the edges, about 4 minutes.4 min
3. Return the ham to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the butter and onion. Warm through for 1 minute, then taste and adjust seasoning. Serve over rice, couscous, or toasted bread.1 min

Note To swap: use a sliced apple in place of onion for a brighter sauce. Leftovers keep in a covered container for three days and reheat gently in a low oven. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or a green salad to balance the ham's salt.