HAM A LA KING WITH PEAS

Ham a la King with Peas image

My mom and I used to have a catering business, and this Ham a la King recipe was a popular choice from our menu. It looks elegant on the plate and always gets rave reviews. Being able to make the sauce a day ahead is a big plus. -Jean Grubb, Bastrop, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup hot water
1-1/2 cups milk
3 slices process American cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed, optional
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Bake pastry shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Dissolve bouillon in water. Gradually add milk and bouillon to the saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat; add the cheese, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Stir until cheese is melted. Add the ham, peas if desired, olives, pimientos and parsley; heat through. Serve in pastry shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 31g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.