Ham 'N' Florets In a Basket

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes

Servings: 2

I developed this recipe to sneak more vegetables into my husband's diet. It worked!

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 king arthur unbleached 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.

By RecipeOfHealth.com