Cheesy Ham Poof

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 eggs
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup half-and-half cream or 1 cup milk
• 1 cup cooked ham, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted or very soft
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, finely shredded, divided

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
• 3 in a bowl, beat the eggs.
• 4 in a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, parsley (if using),paprika and the cayenne pepper.
• 5 add the flour mixture into the eggs; beat to combine.
• 6 gradually add in the half and half or milk (if using).
• 7 add in all the remaining ingredients, except the finely shredded cheddar cheese; beat with an electric mixer until well blended.
• 8 add in the shredded cheddar cheese; mix to combine.
• 9 transfer to prepared casserole dish.
• 10 sprinkle with 2-3 tbsp parmesan cheese over the casserole, (if using) and the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top (or more if desired).
• 11 bake for 35-40 minutes.
• 12 serve immediately-- delicious!