Ham and Cheese Puffs

A good use of leftover ham. These are great with a bowl of soup. You can use any cheese you wish. The freeze well and heat up nicely in the microwave.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 50 puffs

Ingredients

• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup flour
• 5  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups  grated cheddar cheese
• 1  cup  finely diced ham
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

1. Combine water, butter and salt in medium saucepan.
2. Heat to boiling.
3. Add flour all at once and beat with a wooden spoon until the batter leaves the sides of the pan.
4. Add eggs one at a time using a beater.
5. Beat well after each egg.
6. Beat until dough i s smooth and shiny.
7. Stir in cheese, ham and mustard.
8. Drop by spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.