Ham 'N' Florets In a Basket Recipe

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Ham 'N' Florets In a Basket Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

2 frozen puff pastry shells
1 cup small cauliflowerets
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
Dash pepper
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Prepare the pastry shells according to package directions; set aside. Place the cauliflower in steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until cauliflower is crisp-tender.
In a skillet, saute onion and mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, bouillon and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in ham and cauliflower. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Spoon into pastry shells. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 519 calories, 35 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 73 mg cholesterol, 1,144 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Ham 'N' Florets In a Basket in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook , p189