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Ham and Cheese Puffs
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 30
My family used to make these for special occasions, or random visitors! Basically a gougere! They can be baked and frozen then just brought out and thrown in a toaster oven when needed! Sometimes I like a stronger mustard taste so I double the dry mustard. I'm guessing at the amount of servings as I don't think I've ever made a single batch of this recipe - haha.
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1/3 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups edam cheese or 1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded
1 cup ham, chopped (can be leftover baked ham or deli ham)
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. Add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously, until the batter leaves the sides of the pan and a ball of paste forms.
4. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about a minute.
5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating vigorously after each one until the dough is smooth.
6. Stir in cheese, ham, and dry mustard.
7. Place heaping teaspoonfuls on a lightly greased baking sheet.
8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until firm and golden.
9. IF FREEZING: Allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container between layers of wax paper.
By RecipeOfHealth.com