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Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strudels

 Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strudels
These get the morning off to a great start! Sometimes I assemble the strudels ahead and freeze them individually before baking. —Jo Groth, Plainfield, Iowa
6 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 pound ground fully cooked ham (about 3/4 cup)
  • 6 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until
  • smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2
  • minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat.
  • Add eggs to the pan; cook and stir until almost set. Stir in ham and
  • reserved cheese sauce; heat through. Remove from the heat.

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Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strudels (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface. (Keep remaining
  • phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from
  • drying out.) Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons
  • bread crumbs. Fold in half lengthwise; brush again with butter.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup filling onto phyllo about 2 in. from a short side.
  • Fold side and edges over filling and roll up.
  • Brush with butter. Repeat. Place desired number of strudels on a
  • greased baking sheet; sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon cheese and 1
  • teaspoon parsley. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until golden
  • brown. Serve immediately.
  • To freeze and bake strudels: Individually wrap uncooked strudels in
  • waxed paper and foil. Freeze for up to 1 month.
  • Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet; sprinkle with cheese and
  • parsley. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 strudel equals 439 calories, 33 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 255 mg cholesterol, 754 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein.