Ham And Cheese Breakfast Strudels

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/3 cup swiss cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 lb ham, fully cooked (about 3/4 cup)
• 6 sheets phyllo dough
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Recipe

• 1 in a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. stir in cheeses and salt. set aside.
• 2 in a large nonstick skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. add eggs to the pan; cook and stir until almost set. stir in ham and reserved cheese sauce; heat through. remove from the heat.
• 3 place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface. (keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) brush with melted butter. sprinkle with 2 teaspoons bread crumbs. fold in half lengthwise; brush again with butter. spoon 1/2 cup filling onto phyllo about 2 inches from a short side. fold side and edges over filling and roll up.
• 4 brush with butter. repeat. place desired number of strudels on a greased baking sheet; sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon cheese and 1 teaspoon parsley. bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. serve immediately.
• 5 to freeze and bake strudels: individually wrap uncooked strudels in waxed paper and foil. freeze for up to 1 month.
• 6 place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet; sprinkle with cheese and parsley. bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.