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Biscuit Ham Spirals

This is a great way to use leftover ham…in fact, a friend of mine thinks it’s one of the best ham dishes she’s ever tried. I learned to love cooking while working alongside my mother, who owned a lodge and fast-food stand.

12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
FILLING:
2-1/2 cups ground fully cooked ham
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 egg
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon pepper
CHEESE SAUCE:
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

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Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg
and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a
floured surface; knead 12 times. Roll into a 12-in. x 10-in.
rectangle.
Combine the filling ingredients; spread over dough to within 1/2 in.
of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch
seam to seal. Cut into 1-in. slices.
Place cut side down on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for
15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and
white pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook
and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat;
stir in cheese until melted. Serve with ham slices. Yield: 12
slices.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 341 calories, 22 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 77 mg cholesterol, 943 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 13 g protein.