Asparagus Hollandaise Puff |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This impressive puff earns many oohs and aahs from brunch guests. It's relatively easy to make, so I don't mind serving it often. Leslie Cunnian, Peterborough, Ontario Ingredients:
1 cup water |
1/2 cup butter, cubed |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon white pepper |
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded swiss cheese |
4 eggs |
1 envelope hollandaise sauce mix |
3/4 pound fresh asparagus (about 18 spears), trimmed |
4 ounces thinly sliced ham, julienned |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Add flour and cheese; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
2. Spread dough over the bottom of a greased 10-in. quiche pan or pie plate, forming a shell by pushing dough from center toward the edges. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until puffed around the edges and golden brown.
3. Meanwhile, prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions. Add 1/2 in. of water to a large skillet; add asparagus and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
4. Arrange ham and asparagus in center of puff. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings.
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