Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strudels

(from kholstege’s recipe box)

Categories: Breakfast

Ingredients

  • 3 T butter, divided
  • 2 T all-purpose flour
  • 1 C milk
  • 1/2 C shredded swiss cheese
  • 2 T grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 5 eggs beaten
  • 1/4 lb. fully cooked ham
  • 6 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1/2 C butter, melted
  • 1/4 C dry bread crumbs
  • TOPPING
  • 2 T grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 T minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, melt 2 T 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. Ina 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 heat. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface. (keep remaining phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Brush with melted butter. Spoon 1/2 C filling onto phyllo about 2 inches from a short side. Fold side and edges over filling and roll up. Brush with butter. Repeat. Place desired number of strudels ona grased baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1 tsp cheese and 1 tsp parsley. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

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