Artichoke Ham Puffs

By cdrier

Ingredients

• 6 frozen puff pastry shells
• 1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
• 6 T. butter divided
• 3 T. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 t. *Drier's* mustard
• 1/4 t. minced fresh tarragon
• 2 C. milk
• 2 1/2 C. N.Y. Cheddar cheese
• 1/8 ground pepper
• 3 C. *Drier's* ham, cubed
• 1 can water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed,drained,patted dry and quartered

Preparation

Step 1

Bake pastry shells according to package directions. Meanwhile,in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in 2 T. butter for 3-4 min. or until tender. Add the remaining butter; cook for 2-3 min. over med. heat until melted.
Stir in the flour,mustard and tarragon until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 min or until thickened.
Reduce heat to med. Add cheese and pepper cook and stir for 3-4 min or until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat, stir in ham and artichokes. Remove tops from pastry shells, fill with ham mixture. Replace tops and serve.