Asparagus Hollandaise Puff

This dish is so easy to make that you'll be able to serve it often.

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Asparagus Hollandaise Puff
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This impressive puff earns many 'oohs' and 'aahs' from brunch guests.
"This impressive puff earns many 'oohs' and 'aahs' from brunch guests."
-- Leslie C., Peterborough, Ontario

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes

You Will Need
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
4 eggs
1 envelope hollandaise sauce mix
3/4 pound fresh asparagus (about 18 spears), trimmed
4 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham, julienned


What to Do
1. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Add flour and cheese; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.

2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.

3. Spread dough over the bottom of a greased 10-in. quiche pan or pie plate, forming a shell by pushing dough from center toward the edges. Bake, uncovered, at 375°F for 30 minutes or until puffed around the edges and golden brown.

4. Meanwhile, prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions. Add 1/2 in. of water to a large skillet; add asparagus and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

5. Arrange ham and asparagus in center of puff. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Serve immediately.

Serves 8


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