Broccoli-Ham Puff Pancake

Sandaidh's Note:

I saw this recipe in a checklane recipe booklet - Taste of Home's 44 Meals Under $10. It looked delicious, so I decided to try it. It tastes as good as it looks. I was surprised that the pancake really does puff up. This is a good way to use up a bit of leftover cooked ham.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

PANCAKE

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk

FILLING

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (16 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli , thawed
• 1 ½ cups cooked ham , cubed
• 1⁄3; cup sour cream
• 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Directions:

1. To Make Pancake:.
2. Preheat oven to 425°.
3. Place butter in 10 pie pan or oven-proof skillet and place in oven for 3 to 4 minutes, or until butter has melted.
4. In mixing bowl, beat flour, eggs and milk until smooth.
5. Pour into prepared pan.
6. Bake at 425° for 22 to 25 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
7. To Make Filling:.
8. While pancake is cooking, melt butter over medium heat in saucepan.
9. Stir in flour until smooth.
10. Gradually add milk and continue stirring.
11. Bring to a boil.
12. Cook ans stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
13. Reduce heat.
14. Add remaining ingredients.
15. Cook 10 minutes, or until heated thoroughly.
16. Spoon into center of pancake.
17. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

Reviews

[Kochmuetze]

This is a family favorite of ours. I've made this for years after seeing it in the magazine "Quick Cooking". It's a dish that is almost genious in it's simplicity and trust me, you can't mess this up, it's that easy. You just need a good pot that can go in the oven for the pancake (don't try this with your non-stick!), it will become your family favorite, I guarantee.