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Spiced Acadian Rappie Pie with Savory Ham

Name: Spiced Acadian Rappie Pie with Savory Ham
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 220 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and grated; 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp white pepper; 1½ lbs ham, diced; 2 tbsp butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground thyme; ½ tsp ground nutmeg; ½ tsp ground allspice; 3 tbsp butter, melted; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Enjoy the comforting layers of grated potato, flavorful stock, and savory ham wrapped in aromatic spices.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 14, 2025

Spiced Acadian Rappie Pie with Savory Ham — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

55 min

Cook

2 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Potato Base

For the Savory Ham Layer

For the Spice Blend

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 18.6 g
Carbs: 27.8 g
Fat: 15 g
Fiber: 2.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2560 kcal
Protein: 148.9 g
Carbs: 222.4 g
Fat: 119.6 g
Fiber: 21.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
5 lbs russet potatoes peeled and grated	865	21.5	200	0.5	17.5
6 cups chicken stock preferably homemade	90	9	0	6	0
2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 tsp white pepper	6	0.2	1.4	0.1	0.6
1½ lbs ham diced	1030	115.5	6	55.5	0
2 tbsp butter	200	0.2	0	22.7	0
1 onion finely chopped	44	1.3	10	0.1	1.5
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 tsp ground thyme	6	0.2	1.4	0.1	0.8
½ tsp ground nutmeg	6	0.1	0.6	0.5	0.3
½ tsp ground allspice	3	0.1	0.8	0.1	0.4
3 tbsp butter melted	300	0.3	0	34	0
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Ham

1
Mix ham, butter, onion, and garlic
Mix the ham, butter, onion, and garlic in a large bowl.
2
Add spices
Add the ground thyme, nutmeg, and allspice until evenly coated.
3
Marinate ham
Allow to marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Preparing the Potato Mixture

1
Grate and dry potatoes
Grate the potatoes and immediately squeeze out excess moisture using a cheesecloth.
Tip: Ensure that all moisture is removed from the potatoes to prevent a soggy pie. Pro Tip: Grating the potatoes directly into water prevents discoloration.
2
Heat stock
Heat the chicken stock, salt, and white pepper until boiling.
3
Combine potatoes and stock
Gradually stir the hot stock into the potatoes for a smooth consistency.

How to Make Spiced Acadian Rappie Pie with Savory Ham

Total time: 3 h 40 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Layer the base
Spread half of the potato mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
2
Add ham layer
Layer the marinated ham mixture evenly on top of the potato base.
3
Top the pie
Cover with the remaining potato mixture and brush with melted butter.
4
Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
5
Broil
Broil on high for the final 5 minutes to achieve a golden top.