Ham Cheese Stuffing Popovers Food

POPOVERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Generously grease aluminum popover pans or Pyrex custard cups with softened butter. You'll need enough pans to make 12 popovers. Place the pans in the oven for exactly 2 minutes to preheat. Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, salt, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. The batter will be thin. Fill the popover pans less than half full and bake for exactly 30 minutes. Do not peek.

HAM AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Insert a paring knife into the thickest part of each chicken breast to make a 3-inch-long pocket down the side, cutting in about halfway. Rub the insides of the pockets with 1 tablespoon of the mustard for all 4 breasts. Stuff each breast with 2 half slices of ham and 1 slice of provolone, folding them to fit. Rub both sides of the chicken breasts with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes per side depending on the thickness of the chicken; reduce the heat to medium if the chicken becomes too dark towards the end of the cooking time. Cover the skillet with a lid or a piece of aluminum foil during the last 3 minutes of cooking time to finish cooking the chicken through to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Check the temperature at the thickest part of the breast without stuffing.
• Transfer the chicken to 4 plates or a cutting board and add the chicken broth and remaining 1 tablespoon mustard to the skillet. Cook, whisking, over medium-high heat until the sauce has reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and swirl in the butter and chopped herbs.
• Depending on the size of the breasts, either put 1chicken breast on each of 4 plates or slice all the breasts and divide among 6 plates. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve with Crispy Sliced Roasted Potatoes on the side.
• Serving suggestion: Crispy Sliced Roasted Potatoes, recipe follows.
• Place a rimmed baking sheet in the center rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Thinly slice the potatoes about 1/8-inch thick and toss with the oil, salt and pepper. Carefully spread the slices on the hot baking sheet in a single layer and roast until golden and crispy, turning with a metal spatula occasionally and spreading them out to cook evenly, 30 to 35 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE AND HAM STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Slice the tops off of the peppers and remove the seeds.
• Place the cream cheese in a medium bowl and use a silicone spatula to smash and stir it until smooth. Fold in the ham, corn, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
• Stuff each pepper generously with some of the cream cheese filling. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

HAM & CHEESE STUFFING POPOVERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a popover pan with cooking spray and set aside.
• Place the cubed croissants on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown and somewhat dried out, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in a a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook the ham until just starting to crisp, about 6-8 minutes.
• Add the onion, celery and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add in the spinach and cook until wilted down. Season with salt, pepper and rosemary.
• In a large bowl, mix to combine the croissant cubes, sauteed ham and vegetable mixture, chicken stock, eggs, scallions, Swiss cheese and Brie cheese. Divide the mixture evenly in the popover pan, pressing down gently on each to get them packed inches Bake until popovers are golden brown and puffed, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before removing them from the pan and serving.

WARM MANCHEGO CHEESE POPOVERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425º.
• Lightly coat 24 1 3/4-inch muffin cups with cooking spray; set aside.
• Stir together eggs, milk, butter flour, salt and pepper.
• Add cheese, cilantro and olives.
• Fill prepared muffin cups almost to the top. Bake in 425º oven for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve warm.

CHEDDAR CHEESE POPOVERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Generously butter 6 cups in a popover pan or 6 six ounce custard cups.
• In a large bowl, beat eggs well with mixer.
• At low speed add milk.
• Add flour and salt and beat until smooth.
• Stir in melted butter.
• Fill cups 1/2 full with batter.
• Top with cheese and pour in remaining batter.
• Bake 50 minutes or until puffed and deep golden brown.
• Let pans cool 1 minute and then loosen with a knife.
• Serve with hot with butter and fresh fruit.