Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 pound (1-1/2 cups) chopped fully cooked ham
  • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place the butter in a 10-in. ovenproof skillet; place in oven 3-4 minutes or until melted. In a bowl, beat flour, eggs, milk, salt and pepper until smooth. Pour the mixture into prepared skillet. Bake 22-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Add ham and asparagus; cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream, lemon juice and pepper sauce.
  • Spoon into center of puff pancake. Sprinkle with cheese. Cut into wedges; serve immediately.