HAM AND CHEESE STRUDEL

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Yawns will be gone from the breakfast table when you serve Jo Groth's strudel. The Plainfield, Iowa cook wraps phyllo dough around a creamy filling of ham, cheese and egg substitute to create pretty golden-brown roll-ups that taste terrific!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 pound fully cooked lean ham, finely chopped
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1-1/4 cups egg substitute
12 phyllo dough sheets (14 inches x 9 inches)
Nonstick cooking spray
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add ham; heat through. Remove from heat. Stir in Swiss cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese until Swiss is melted; set aside. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir egg substitute over medium heat until completely set. Stir into cheese mixture., For each strudel, place one sheet of phyllo dough on work surface with a short side facing you (keep remaining dough covered with waxed paper to avoid drying out). Coat dough with cooking spray; fold in half lengthwise. Coat with cooking spray; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon bread crumbs. Spread some egg mixture over bottom third of dough to within 3/4 in. of bottom and sides. Fold in sides. Roll up dough, starting at end with egg mixture., Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and filling is heated through (filling may expand and come out of dough during baking). Sprinkle each with parsley and remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Shivany Shiva
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This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm up for the challenge.


mirhada sehic
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I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to try it anyway.


James Town
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This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Laeeq Ahmad
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I'm going to make this strudel for my next party. I know it will be a hit!


Shami Rajput
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This strudel is a must-try! The combination of ham, cheese, and pastry is perfect.


Aliyaali
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Best photography
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This is the best ham and cheese strudel I've ever had! The pastry was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


MD. Amin
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I've never made strudel before, but this recipe made it easy. The strudel turned out perfectly and was a big hit with my family.


Sanjida Fahmida
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This strudel was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think it would be perfect for a special occasion.


Nojrul Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I loved this strudel! The cheese and pastry were so flavorful that I didn't even miss the meat.


Michaela Caraveau
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This recipe was a little more challenging than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The strudel turned out beautifully and tasted amazing.


lizzieluvvs
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I've made this strudel several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Sondos Youssef
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This ham and cheese strudel was a hit at my last dinner party! The flaky pastry and gooey filling were a perfect combination.