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Artichoke Ham Puffs

This recipe is wonderful for a special brunch with family or friends. With lots of cheese and chunks of ham, the filling is delicious and satisfying. I serve the puffs with fresh fruit and a sweet bread.

6 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

6 frozen puff pastry shells
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
6 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
2 cups milk
2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, patted dry and quartered

Directions

Bake pastry shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a
large skillet, saute mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter for 3-4
minutes or until tender. Add the remaining butter; cook for 2-3
minutes over medium heat until melted.
Stir in the flour, mustard and tarragon until blended. Gradually add
milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until
thickened.
Reduce heat to medium. Add cheese and pepper; cook and stir for 3-4
minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in ham
and artichokes. Remove tops from pastry shells; fill with ham

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Artichoke Ham Puffs (continued)

Directions (continued)

mixture. Replace tops. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry shell with 1 cup ham mixture equals 669 calories, 46 g fat (24 g saturated fat), 125 mg cholesterol, 1,688 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 33 g protein.

Wine: Medium-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer