Recipes For 2005

Ham and Broccoli Swirls

1/4 lb boiled ham, diced
3/4 cup fresh broccoli, chopped
2 ounces Swiss cheese, grated
2 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp hot sauce
3 tbsp minced shallots
1 sheet (14 inch by lO inch) frozen puff pastry, thawed 30 minutes and rolled out
1 large egg beaten

Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix egg and a tsp of cold water.
Mix together all the ingredients except puff pastry and egg.

Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 16”x12” rectangle.

Spread ham and cheese and broccoli mixture on top of the rolled out pastry to within ½” of edges. Starting at long side, roll up like a jellyroll, ONLY to the CENTER. Roll up opposite side to the CENTER to meet the other roll. Brush between the rolls with egg mixture and top. Gently press the rolls together.

Cut into 32 (1/2”) slices. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 32 appetizers.

TIP: To make ahead, place slices on baking sheet and brush with the egg mixture. Freeze. When frozen, store in plastic bag up to 1 month. To bake, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place frozen slices on baking sheet and bake 20 minutes or until golden.