Ham Puffs
These savory ham and cheese puffs offer an irresistible bite-sized treat, perfect for entertaining or snacking. Crafted with just five essential ingredients, they combine the richness of cheddar, the savoriness of ham, and a hint of Worcestershire for a deeply satisfying flavor. Quick to assemble and quicker to disappear, these puffs are an excellent alternative to classic sausage balls.
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1¼ cups cooked ham finely chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the softened butter, shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped ham, and Worcestershire sauce until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, blending until the dough is fully combined and uniform in texture.
- Shape the dough into balls approximately ½ inch in diameter and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the puffs are golden and cooked through.
Notes
Forming the dough into small half-inch balls ensures perfectly portioned bites; however, you may adjust the size according to preference, bearing in mind that larger portions may require additional baking time.
For accurate flour measurement, loosen it first by stirring, spoon it gently into a measuring cup, and level the top without compacting.
Ensure the dough is thoroughly mixed to incorporate the flour completely.
Baked puffs can be frozen for convenient future snacking.
For accurate flour measurement, loosen it first by stirring, spoon it gently into a measuring cup, and level the top without compacting.
Ensure the dough is thoroughly mixed to incorporate the flour completely.
Baked puffs can be frozen for convenient future snacking.