HAM AND CHEESE STRUDEL

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Yawns will be gone from the breakfast table when you serve Jo Groth's strudel. The Plainfield, Iowa cook wraps phyllo dough around a creamy filling of ham, cheese and egg substitute to create pretty golden-brown roll-ups that taste terrific!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 pound fully cooked lean ham, finely chopped
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1-1/4 cups egg substitute
12 phyllo dough sheets (14 inches x 9 inches)
Nonstick cooking spray
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add ham; heat through. Remove from heat. Stir in Swiss cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese until Swiss is melted; set aside. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir egg substitute over medium heat until completely set. Stir into cheese mixture., For each strudel, place one sheet of phyllo dough on work surface with a short side facing you (keep remaining dough covered with waxed paper to avoid drying out). Coat dough with cooking spray; fold in half lengthwise. Coat with cooking spray; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon bread crumbs. Spread some egg mixture over bottom third of dough to within 3/4 in. of bottom and sides. Fold in sides. Roll up dough, starting at end with egg mixture., Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and filling is heated through (filling may expand and come out of dough during baking). Sprinkle each with parsley and remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Stive Landry
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I've made this strudel several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.


John Magaja
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This strudel was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The strudel was absolutely delicious and everyone who tried it loved it.


Gina Zeigler
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I made this strudel for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best strudel he's ever had.


Body Body
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This strudel is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever fillings I have on hand.


moet moore
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I've made this strudel several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a party.


oscar art
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This was my first time making a strudel and it turned out great! The strudel was flaky and the filling was flavorful.


Maira Rubalcava
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I made this strudel for my family and they loved it! The strudel was easy to make and it turned out beautifully.


Ihdf Ihfs
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This strudel was delicious! The ham and cheese filling was flavorful and the pastry was flaky and light.


BIG XKID
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I've made this strudel several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.


Punjab Hw
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This strudel was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The strudel was absolutely delicious and everyone who tried it loved it.


Toqeer Ahmad
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I made this strudel for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best strudel he's ever had.


Drip Gangstar
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This strudel is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever fillings I have on hand.


Leah Covington
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I've made this strudel several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.


Mdshohelrana shohelrana
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This was my first time making a strudel and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the strudel was delicious.


Md Shahin shah
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I made this strudel for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The strudel was easy to make and turned out beautifully.


ISLAMSURAH1 ISLAMSURAH1
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This strudel was a hit with my family! The ham and cheese filling was flavorful and the pastry was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.