Brunch Puffs

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 12 puff pastry shells
• 6 ounces bulk sausage, cooked
• 1 cup sour cream
• 6 ounces shredded swiss cheese or 6 ounces monterey jack cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons dry wine
• 3 green onions, chopped (about 2/3 cup)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• paprika
• chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 bake patty shells according to package directions. carefully remove pastry caps and set aside. remove doughy centers and discard. place shells on a baking sheet.
• 2 combine ham, sour cream, cheese, egg, wine, green onions, garlic powder and dried basil. pack shells with filling. sprinkle with paprika.
• 3 bake in a 325 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until mixture is bubbling. remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley to garnish. top with pastry cap if desired.
• 4 this recipe yields 12 puffs.
• 5 do ahead tip: bake patty shells and prepare filling a day ahead. fill shells and bake just before serving.
• 6 variations: o use italian sausage or hot sausage. o substitute 1/2 cup chopped ham for sausage. o substitute 1/2 pound bacon cooked, drained and crumbled, for sausage. o add 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese. o add 1 teaspoon prepared french mustard.