HAM & ASPARAGUS PUFF PANCAKE
Turn any morning into a special occasion by serving this fluffy and flavorful puff pancake. It’s filled with ham and tender asparagus.
—TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 6-8 SERVINGS
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
FILLING
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 pound (1 1/2 cups) chopped fully cooked ham
1/2 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1. Preheat oven to 425°. Place the butter in a 10-in. ovenproof skillet; place in oven 3-4 minutes or until melted. In a bowl, beat flour, eggs, milk, salt and pepper until smooth. Pour the mixture into prepared skillet. Bake 22-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Add ham and asparagus; cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream, lemon juice and pepper sauce.
3. Spoon into center of puff pancake. Sprinkle with cheese. Cut into wedges; serve immediately.