Ham Puffs
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
Equipment
- Meat Grinder
- Custard Cups (six 6 oz)
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1½ cups cooked ham, ground
- 226 grams sharp Cheddar cheese, ground, (8 oz)
- 1 small green bell pepper, ground
- 1 small onion, ground
- 1¼ cups milk
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- ½ cup saltine crackers, crushed
- 2 egg whites, beaten to form stiff peaks
- 1 recipe Mushroom Sauce, Link in Notes
Instructions
- Setup your meat grinder and grind the first 4 ingredients.
- Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out six 6 oz custard cups and grease them with butter or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, add the first 4 ground ingredients and mix together.
- Stir in the milk, egg yolks, and cracker crumbs.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the egg whites into the ham mixture.
- Divide mixture among the 6 custard cups.
- Place cups on a baking sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes or until set.
- Turn out puffs onto serving plates, top with Mushroom Sauce.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Low cost per serving.
Additional Recipe: Mushroom Sauce.
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