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Ham 'n' Cheese Puffs Recipe

A full-time job, farm life and our kids' activities keep me on my toes, so I don't have time to prepare fancy dishes. These puffs are a real down-home delight and appeal to everyone.

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Ham 'n' Cheese Puffs Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 18 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
4 eggs
1 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Warm prepared cheese sauce, optional

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and mustard all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until smooth. Stir in the ham and cheese (cheese does not have to melt).
Drop batter by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold with cheese sauce for dipping if desired. Yield: about 4-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3 each) equals 111 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 184 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Ham 'n' Cheese Puffs in Country Pork , p9

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Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2010 by fantasy228

These are absolutely wonderful! I made them for a potluck & they disappeared within the first 1/2 hour. I didn't have any ground mustard on hand so I substituted a tsp. of yellow mustard. Simple to make & delicious to eat. My new potluck standby.