Ham 'n' Broccoli Triangles |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 40 |
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Rebekah Soued from Conifer, Colorado shares these light and flaky pastry triangles. I usually use left-over spiral ham for the centers, she says. With the creamy white sauce and a sprinkle of parsley on top, they are a sure-pleaser. Ingredients:
2-1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham |
2-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen broccoli, thawed |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream |
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh basil |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning, optional |
dash cayenne pepper |
1 package (16 ounces, 14-inch x 9-inch sheet size) frozen phyllo dough, thawed |
3/4 cup butter, melted |
swiss cheese sauce: |
1/4 cup butter |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 cups whole milk |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese |
minced fresh parsley, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the ham, broccoli and mozzarella cheese. In a small bowl, beat eggs; stir in the cream, basil, pepper, Italian seasoning if desired and cayenne. Stir into ham mixture; set aside.
2. On a work surface, carefully remove one sheet of phyllo dough and fold in thirds lengthwise (keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out). Lightly brush phyllo strip with butter. Place a rounded tablespoonful of filling in lower right corner of strip. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle. Fold triangle up, then fold over, forming another triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, until you come to the end of the strip.
3. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and filling. Place triangles on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with butter. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth; add milk and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in Swiss cheese until melted. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve with triangles. Yield: 40 appetizers.
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