Ham & Cheese Stuffing Popovers

Submitted by Jonathan Melendez

"Switch up your stuffing game with these popovers made with croissants, ham and cheese!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 6 popovers

ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 lb about 4-5 croissant, cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup diced thick cut ham
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 3 celery ribs, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups loosely packed Baby Spinach, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 large eggs
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup swiss cheese, shredded
• 2 ounces brie cheese, diced

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a popover pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Place the cubed croissants on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown and somewhat dried out, about 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook the ham until just starting to crisp, about 6-8 minutes.
4. 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.
5. 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.